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LB09 JJX

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,110 mi
Last recorded46,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 JJX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 46,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,096 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play SWING ARM PIVOT (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jul 2014 34,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,006 miles

Offside Rear Lower Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,795 miles

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

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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LB09 JJX is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LB09 JJX, 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 LB09 JJX registered?

LB09 JJX is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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