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MF09 NKN

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,475 mi
Last recorded20,475 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 NKN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 20,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 18,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 16,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 16,697 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 13,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 9,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 8,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 7,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 7,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 7,012 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 5,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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MF09 NKN is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver 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 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF09 NKN, 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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MF09 NKN is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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