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SD59 KBP

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,590 mi
Last recorded12,590 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 KBP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 12,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 12,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 12,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 12,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 12,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 11,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 11,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 9,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 7,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 4,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,931 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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SD59 KBP is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue 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 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 SD59 KBP, 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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SD59 KBP is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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