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SM09 APK

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,692 mi
Last recorded9,692 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 APK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 9,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 9,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 9,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,992 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 8,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 8,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 7,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 6,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 6,102 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 3,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 2,385 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 1,173 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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SM09 APK is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM09 APK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 APK registered?

SM09 APK is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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