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LY09 YFB

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,387 mi
Last recorded39,387 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YFB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 39,387 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 39,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,703 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 23,703 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 18,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 18,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,951 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,652 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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LY09 YFB is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 7,462 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY09 YFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LY09 YFB registered?

LY09 YFB is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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