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SE08 TAY

2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,163 mi
Last recorded33,163 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 TAY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstc Heritage Softail Cl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 33,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 29,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 29,778 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Rear suspension does not move (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 28,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 25,555 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyre 150/80/16 Whitewall Avon AV72 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Front wheel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,104 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 25,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,741 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 23,741 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads worn beyond limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,423 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,075 miles

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

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake return is sluggish

Fail 5 Jun 2013 19,075 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,665 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,462 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 13,462 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl?

Based on 2,786 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 4
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SE08 TAY is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,329 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 Flstc Heritage Softail Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE08 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SE08 TAY registered?

SE08 TAY is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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