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OV09 BAA

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,287 mi
Last recorded14,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BAA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 14,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 13,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 12,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 11,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 10,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 10,143 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 8,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 8,984 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 8,971 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 3,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 3,221 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 5,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 5,437 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 5,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 3,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 2,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the top front engine mounting bolt is slightly deformed

Pass 6 Apr 2013 1,905 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre has a cut in it

Pass 21 Mar 2012 1,017 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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OV09 BAA is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV09 BAA, 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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OV09 BAA is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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