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HX09 BCO

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,694 mi
Last recorded2,694 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX09 BCO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 2,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 1,320 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 1,320 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not correct size to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 404 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 263 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 217 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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HX09 BCO is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange 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 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX09 BCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX09 BCO registered?

HX09 BCO is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for HX09 BCO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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