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SA09 VJD

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,370 mi
Last recorded14,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VJD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 14,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 14,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 14,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 13,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,713 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 8,396 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 1,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 1,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 489 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 VJD is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJD, 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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What year was SA09 VJD registered?

SA09 VJD is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SA09 VJD safe to buy?

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