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VK09 UBC

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,755 mi
Last recorded13,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UBC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 13,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 13,748 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 12,220 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 11,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 9,775 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 9,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 8,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 8,692 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 7,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 6,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron?

Based on 2,436 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 4
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VK09 UBC is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 7,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 UBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK09 UBC registered?

VK09 UBC is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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