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OU57 EWX

2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,205 mi
Last recorded9,205 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S9,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 EWX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 9,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 9,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 8,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 7,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2022 7,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 6,792 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 6,792 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 6 May 2021 6,792 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 6,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 6,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 4,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 3,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 466 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 342 miles

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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OU57 EWX is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU57 EWX, 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.

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What year was OU57 EWX registered?

OU57 EWX is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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The MOT history for OU57 EWX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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