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FP09 DDE

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,084 mi
Last recorded10,084 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 DDE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 10,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 10,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 9,929 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 9,929 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 8,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 7,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 6,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 5,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,972 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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FP09 DDE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,672 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP09 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FP09 DDE registered?

FP09 DDE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is FP09 DDE safe to buy?

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