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GU59 YFW

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YFW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 15,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 14,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,612 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 14,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 14,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 13,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 10,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 9,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,842 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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GU59 YFW 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU59 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU59 YFW registered?

GU59 YFW is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is GU59 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 YFW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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