2009 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 N Nightster 1.2L Petrol · OE09 OFY

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection in September 2025 at 2,394 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This follows a clean pass in July 2024, suggesting the motorcycle is currently operating within expected parameters. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old machine, averaging approximately 141 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage data between August 2019 and July 2024, during which the bike covered only 84 miles over five years. While low mileage generally reduces wear on high-friction components like the drivetrain and engine internals, long periods of inactivity often lead to perished seals, degraded fuel, and fluid internal corrosion that may not be fully captured by a standard MOT test. A buyer should pay close attention to the recurring exhaust issues noted in the history. The 2017 failure initially flagged a sticking brake and a noisy exhaust, with the noisy exhaust reappearing in both late 2017 and 2019. Although these were resolved for the recent clean passes, a physical inspection of the exhaust manifold and hangers is necessary to ensure no vibration-induced fractures remain. The 2019 report of a nearside front tyre rubbing the mudguard bracket requires a check of the clearance to ensure no structural damage has occurred to the fender or bracket from repeated contact.