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RX09 BKF

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,527 mi
Last recorded18,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 BKF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 18,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 13,067 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 13,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 10,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 8,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 7,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 5,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,826 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 4,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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RX09 BKF is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 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 RX09 BKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX09 BKF?

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What year was RX09 BKF registered?

RX09 BKF is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is RX09 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 BKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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