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GK09 VNU

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,471 mi
Last recorded2,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VNU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 2,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 2,469 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 2,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 1,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 1,282 miles

Front tyre is 20 years old

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre is 14 years old

Pass 23 Apr 2019 1,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 1,019 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 1,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear application (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 5,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,170 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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GK09 VNU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,531 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 XL 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK09 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK09 VNU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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