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GY10 VFM

2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,603 mi
Last recorded11,603 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 VFM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 11,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 8,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 6,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 5,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,936 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 3,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 3,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 3,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,109 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 3,109 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 3,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 3,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 2,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 2,222 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 1,904 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 1,904 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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GY10 VFM is a 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY10 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY10 VFM registered?

GY10 VFM is a 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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The MOT history for GY10 VFM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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