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AD08 SWX

2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,083 mi
Last recorded32,083 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc11,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SWX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 32,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 30,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 30,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,924 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 26,924 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 22,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 22,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,225 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit advise replacing asap (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 22,225 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit advise replacing asap (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake fluid reservoir seal

Pass 27 May 2016 20,943 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 20,943 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 15,840 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdc?

Based on 6,308 MOT tests across 546 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
546
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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AD08 SWX is a 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 11,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxdc fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD08 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdc typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD08 SWX registered?

AD08 SWX is a 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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