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EA09 OVJ

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,614 mi
Last recorded32,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C7,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 OVJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,614 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,493 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 32,493 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 32,407 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 31,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 29,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 4 May 2018 28,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 28,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,391 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 27,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2014 25,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,137 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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EA09 OVJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 7,724 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA09 OVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA09 OVJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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