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PN59 LSJ

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,122 mi
Last recorded9,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 LSJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 9,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 8,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 9,060 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 8,923 miles

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

Front tyre beginning to split on sidewalls

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 8,923 miles

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

Front tyre beginning to split on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 8,862 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 8,661 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))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 8,020 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 7,407 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 6,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 5,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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PN59 LSJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN59 LSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN59 LSJ registered?

PN59 LSJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is PN59 LSJ safe to buy?

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