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WV08 XFT

2008 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,840 mi
Last recorded29,840 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u15,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XFT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhtc-u
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 29,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 17,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 17,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Upper/Central/Lower (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 17,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Upper/Central/Lower (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 13,023 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 9,717 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pads corroded

neutral light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 8,219 miles

Front Brake Pads Corroded

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 8,219 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Rear Brake Contamination Likely (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Pads Corroded

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 7,403 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 6,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,190 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 2,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 2,202 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 2,202 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 1,425 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhtc-u?

Based on 2,025 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,010
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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WV08 XFT is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 15,866 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 Flhtc-u fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 XFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhtc-u typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhtc-u is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV08 XFT registered?

WV08 XFT is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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