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SM09 APU

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 15,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 14,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 23,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,617 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,056 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 13,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,812 miles

Front tyre slight cracking in side wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 May 2017 11,812 miles

Front tyre slight cracking in side wall

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2016 10,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 9,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 1,888 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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SM09 APU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APU, 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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SM09 APU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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