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SM09 KHX

2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,917 mi
Last recorded23,917 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 KHX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 23,917 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 23,915 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 21,140 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 17,378 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,420 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 13,321 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,053 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 13,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 11,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 11,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 13,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 13,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 7,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SM09 KHX is a 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM09 KHX, 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 SM09 KHX registered?

SM09 KHX is a 2009 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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