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AV59 BYM

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,976 mi
Last recorded35,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 BYM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,976 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 35,878 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 35,878 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 35,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 35,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,081 miles

Front Slight cracking to front tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 4,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 4,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 4,759 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 3,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 953 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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AV59 BYM is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 7,462 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AV59 BYM is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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