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HX09 FZE

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,722 mi
Last recorded22,722 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX09 FZE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 19,815 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,019 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,869 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out on rear disc (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 17,437 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 16,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,730 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2013 14,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 11,858 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 11,858 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 FZE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HX09 FZE, 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 HX09 FZE registered?

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

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The MOT history for HX09 FZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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