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GY09 BLK

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,963 mi
Last recorded16,963 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 BLK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 16,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 10,531 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 13,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 12,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 11,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 11,153 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 10,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 5,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 4,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 2,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,294 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 2,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GY09 BLK is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY09 BLK, 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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GY09 BLK is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 11 April 2009.

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