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VX09 BKF

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,134 mi
Last recorded11,134 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport7,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 BKF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 11,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 11,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 10,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 10,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 13,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Fail 9 Apr 2024 10,756 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 10,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 9,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 8,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 7,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 7,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 6,976 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,511 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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VX09 BKF is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Blue 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 VX09 BKF, 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 VX09 BKF registered?

VX09 BKF is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VX09 BKF 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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