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KX08 PLV

2008 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,119 mi
Last recorded19,119 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XLH12007,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 PLV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 19,119 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,005 miles

Front no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective by yellow tint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 17,005 miles

Front no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective by yellow tint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 16,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 16,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 15,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2015 9,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,038 miles

exhaust not original equipment

Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,137 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 3,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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KX08 PLV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 7,001 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX08 PLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KX08 PLV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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