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SA09 VHY

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,007 mi
Last recorded14,007 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VHY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 14,007 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel alignment slightly out (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 13,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,920 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 13,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 13,486 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 13,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,374 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 8,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 6,651 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 6,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,213 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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SA09 VHY is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA09 VHY, 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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SA09 VHY is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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