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BG09 VAY

2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,129 mi
Last recorded15,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VAY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 15,129 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 15,128 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 15,030 miles

Chain guard missing belt guard ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 15,024 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing belt guard ()

Pass 15 May 2018 14,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,454 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 2,410 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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BG09 VAY is a 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,568 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG09 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG09 VAY is a 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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