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GT09 HOG

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT09 HOG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024

slight play in swingarm bushings

Pass 30 Mar 2023
Fail 3 Mar 2023

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 31,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 15,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,937 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 5,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 5,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 4,387 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 2,496 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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GT09 HOG is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 7,462 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GT09 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GT09 HOG registered?

GT09 HOG is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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The MOT history for GT09 HOG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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