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WV59 MKZ

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,362 mi
Last recorded12,362 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 MKZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 12,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 12,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 12,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 11,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 10,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 9,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 9,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 6,319 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 6,319 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 4,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear advise no number plate light fitted

Rear advise rear position light and stop light are quite small

Pass 5 Apr 2017 3,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

throttle slightly sticky on right lock

Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 619 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)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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WV59 MKZ 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 86.7%.

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 WV59 MKZ, 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 WV59 MKZ registered?

WV59 MKZ is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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