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LJ58 NWV

2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,074 mi
Last recorded16,074 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S9,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 NWV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 16,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,753 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 15,753 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,412 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Belt starting to perish , starting to show cracks. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 14,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,740 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 13,740 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,055 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,962 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 9,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2013 9,556 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 9,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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LJ58 NWV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 9,133 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 XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 NWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ58 NWV registered?

LJ58 NWV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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