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OW09 AFU

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,255 mi
Last recorded7,255 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW09 AFU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 7,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 7,255 miles

Central Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2024 6,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 6,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 5,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 3,855 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 3,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 3,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 2,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 2,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 2,583 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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OW09 AFU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW09 AFU, 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 OW09 AFU registered?

OW09 AFU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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The MOT history for OW09 AFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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