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AB08 XCU

2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XCU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstc Heritage Softail Cl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,967 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 52,549 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 32,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 8,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,030 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl?

Based on 2,786 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 4
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AB08 XCU is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 XCU registered?

AB08 XCU is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is AB08 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XCU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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