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PJ59 DVG

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,156 mi
Last recorded10,156 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 DVG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 10,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 10,083 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 10,079 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 9,224 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 9,224 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 8,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 7,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 7,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 6,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 6,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 4,991 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 3,826 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 3,826 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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PJ59 DVG is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ59 DVG, 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 PJ59 DVG registered?

PJ59 DVG is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ59 DVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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