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VK09 UBJ

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,501 mi
Last recorded11,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport7,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 11,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 11,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 11,397 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 11,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 10,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 10,129 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 10,129 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,335 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2016 7,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 7,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 7,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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VK09 UBJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 7,942 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 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 UBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 UBJ registered?

VK09 UBJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 UBJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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