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WM09 GWX

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,976 mi
Last recorded7,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 GWX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 7,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 7,976 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 5,834 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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WM09 GWX is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM09 GWX, 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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What year was WM09 GWX registered?

WM09 GWX is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is WM09 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 GWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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