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GY59 VDE

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,124 mi
Last recorded13,124 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VDE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 13,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 13,057 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 12,990 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 12,972 miles

Parking brake lever missing handbrake system not fitted (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 12,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 12,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 12,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 12,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 12,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 11,547 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 9,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 8,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 6,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 4,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 4,188 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 2,256 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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GY59 VDE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,918 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 GY59 VDE, 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 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY59 VDE registered?

GY59 VDE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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