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WN58 DXB

2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 DXB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 19,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Sidecar suspension arm has slight play in the bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 18,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 18,108 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar suspension arm bush has slight play in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 17,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 16,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 16,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,985 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 14,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 14,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play nearside sidecar wheel has slight play in wheel bearing (2.4.A.2c)

this vechile is fitted with a sidecar at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2017 14,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play nearside sidecar wheel has slight play in wheel bearing (2.4.A.2c)

this vechile is fitted with a sidecar at time of test

Fail 27 May 2016 14,723 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

clutch bracket loose

left hand lock stop broken

rear swingarm has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

SIDECAR OUTFIT

Fail 10 Dec 2014 12,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

SIDECAR OUTFIT

Sidecar tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 8,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

MOTORCYCLE COMBINATION

Fail 11 Dec 2013 8,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

MOTORCYCLE COMBINATION

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 5,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 3,978 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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WN58 DXB is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN58 DXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WN58 DXB registered?

WN58 DXB is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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