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HY59 EXT

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,436 mi
Last recorded26,436 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 EXT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 26,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 22,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fork gaiters covering testable items

numberplate bracket loose

Fail 9 Jul 2022 22,242 miles

Footrest insecure circlip missing from both pillion footrests (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect too high and at an angle (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fork gaiters covering testable items

numberplate bracket loose

Pass 15 May 2021 21,231 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 17,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 17,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 16,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 11,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 8,001 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron?

Based on 2,436 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 4
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HY59 EXT is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 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 883 N Iron models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 7,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY59 EXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY59 EXT registered?

HY59 EXT is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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