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SL09 VZY

2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,979 mi
Last recorded10,979 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VZY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 10,979 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 7,831 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 6,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 6,370 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 2,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 2,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 838 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 838 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 825 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 723 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 723 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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SL09 VZY is a 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,568 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL09 VZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL09 VZY registered?

SL09 VZY is a 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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