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VK09 UBM

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,376 mi
Last recorded18,376 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport7,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,281 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 18,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,129 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 18,129 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 17,834 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 17,247 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 16,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 14,456 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 10,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 10,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 8,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 5,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 5,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 4,758 miles

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 UBM is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black 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 UBM, 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.

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What year was VK09 UBM registered?

VK09 UBM is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is VK09 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 UBM 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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