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YT59 SDZ

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,095 mi
Last recorded15,095 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster7,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 SDZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 15,095 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 15,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 13,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 12,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 10,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 10,501 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 9,942 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,460 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 8,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 8,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 7,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 5,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 3,984 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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YT59 SDZ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R 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 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT59 SDZ, 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 YT59 SDZ registered?

YT59 SDZ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 SDZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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