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HD05 HOG

2008 Harley Davidson Road King

Bronze Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,887 mi
Last recorded27,887 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Road King19,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 HOG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 26,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,445 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Solid Disc - 35KGF variation - Road Test Acceptable. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,629 miles
Pass 1 May 2015
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,842 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,175 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,153 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,153 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,350 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Road King?

Based on 1,442 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator incorrect colour 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
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HD05 HOG is a 2008 Harley Davidson Road King in Bronze with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson Road King models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 19,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Road King fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD05 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Road King typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson Road King is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD05 HOG registered?

HD05 HOG is a 2008 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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