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DS08 BPV

2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,949 mi
Last recorded32,949 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc11,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BPV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 32,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 32,949 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 32,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 32,900 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 32,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 31,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 2,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,839 miles

Rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 3 May 2019 20,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 14,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 11,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 8,206 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 5,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2011 5,360 miles

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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DS08 BPV is a 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS08 BPV, 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 DS08 BPV registered?

DS08 BPV is a 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdc, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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