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RU57 YHD

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,060 mi
Last recorded89,060 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU57 YHD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,060 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,395 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 8,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 5,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 3,747 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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RU57 YHD is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 8,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RU57 YHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RU57 YHD registered?

RU57 YHD is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is RU57 YHD safe to buy?

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