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2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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12,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
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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.
Is SL59 VKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL59 VKW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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