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WV59 YKN

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,511 mi
Last recorded2,511 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 YKN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 2,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 2,090 miles

Riders seat slightly loose seat not fitted correctly (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 2,028 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 2,028 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 1,941 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 1,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,583 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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WV59 YKN is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,918 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV59 YKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WV59 YKN registered?

WV59 YKN is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is WV59 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 YKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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