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SL59 VKW

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,852 mi
Last recorded12,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VKW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 12,852 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 12,852 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 11,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 11,977 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 11,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 8,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 8,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,017 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 4,553 miles

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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SL59 VKW is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL59 VKW, 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.

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What year was SL59 VKW registered?

SL59 VKW is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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