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GY09 MOF

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,635 mi
Last recorded20,635 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 MOF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 20,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 19,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 19,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No chain guard fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 19,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no chain guard fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 16,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no chain guard fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 16,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

no chain guard fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 14,903 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both indicators "questionable"

Fail 7 Jul 2020 14,903 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both indicators "questionable"

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

Fail 27 May 2020 14,890 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front both front indicators "questionable"

Pass 6 Mar 2019 13,730 miles

Chain guard missing (Belt) ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 10,041 miles

Standard indicators fitted for test

Standard plate fitted for test

Pass 12 Dec 2015 9,491 miles

slight wheel wobble

Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 6,159 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,957 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 MOF is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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