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GV09 SWN

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,373 mi
Last recorded19,373 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 SWN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 19,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 16,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 16,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 15,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 15,263 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 13,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 11,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 11,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 7,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 7,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 3,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 2,391 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 1,847 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 1,847 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GV09 SWN is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV09 SWN, 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 GV09 SWN registered?

GV09 SWN is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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