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LX59 BYC

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,040 mi
Last recorded5,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 BYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 5,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 4,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 4,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 4,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 4,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 4,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 4,870 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 4,870 miles

Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake front and rear (3.3.D1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 4,835 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 4,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 4,564 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 4,457 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 4,457 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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LX59 BYC is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,531 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX59 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX59 BYC registered?

LX59 BYC is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LX59 BYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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