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VX09 HJA

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,400 mi
Last recorded23,400 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport7,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 23,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,359 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 23,341 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 23,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 22,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 21,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 21,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 17,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,578 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 13,720 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 10,942 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,422 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 HJA is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJA, 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 VX09 HJA registered?

VX09 HJA is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VX09 HJA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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