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WN09 YAH

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,105 mi
Last recorded8,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 YAH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 8,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 8,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 7,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard missing

Fail 9 Jun 2025 7,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard missing

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 7,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 7,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,541 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 7,531 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 7,115 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 4,659 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 4,659 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 4,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 4,389 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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WN09 YAH is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WN09 YAH, 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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WN09 YAH is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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