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WV09 BSX

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,005 mi
Last recorded6,005 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 BSX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 6,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 5,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 5,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 5,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 5,672 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 5,672 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 5,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 5,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 5,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 4,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 3,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 3,264 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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WV09 BSX is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV09 BSX, 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 WV09 BSX registered?

WV09 BSX is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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