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GY59 VDL

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,799 mi
Last recorded3,799 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VDL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 3,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 3,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 3,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Feb 2022 3,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 3,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 3,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 2,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 1,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 1,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 1,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 1,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 1,555 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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GY59 VDL is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY59 VDL, 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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What year was GY59 VDL registered?

GY59 VDL is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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