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GY09 BJJ

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,012 mi
Last recorded23,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 BJJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 22,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,630 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 13,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,533 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 7,551 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 7,374 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,548 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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GY09 BJJ is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster 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 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 GY09 BJJ, 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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GY09 BJJ is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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