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JP09 HOG

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,088 mi
Last recorded16,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP09 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 16,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 14,169 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 14,125 miles

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 11,566 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 11,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 9,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 7,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 7,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 5,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 4,881 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 4,861 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 3,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 3,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 2,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 2,811 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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JP09 HOG is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JP09 HOG, 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 JP09 HOG registered?

JP09 HOG is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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