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GD59 HOG

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,907 mi
Last recorded18,907 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 18,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 18,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 18,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 18,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 14,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,398 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 11,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 11,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,173 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron?

Based on 2,436 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 4
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GD59 HOG is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 7,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD59 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD59 HOG registered?

GD59 HOG is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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