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WA09 HWE

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,991 mi
Last recorded22,991 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 HWE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,991 miles

One rear brake disc bolt not fully seated. Possible incompatible threaded bolt used.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,673 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 21,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No belt guard

No mudgaurds

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No belt guard

No mudgaurds

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,264 miles

front mudguard split

Pass 14 Sep 2013 9,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,421 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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WA09 HWE is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,531 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA09 HWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA09 HWE is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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