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SM09 TJO

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,415 mi
Last recorded14,415 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster8,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 TJO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 14,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 14,415 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 13,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 13,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,320 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 10,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 10,372 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 8,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster?

Based on 3,269 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Headlamp aim too low 7
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SM09 TJO is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,347 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 XL 1200 N Nightster fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM09 TJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM09 TJO registered?

SM09 TJO is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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