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MV09 DJY

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,627 mi
Last recorded6,627 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 DJY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 6,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 6,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 6,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 5,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 5,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 5,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 5,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 4,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 4,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 3,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 3,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 3,100 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 2,501 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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MV09 DJY is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MV09 DJY, 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 MV09 DJY registered?

MV09 DJY is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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