CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO09 BFE

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Blue Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,943 mi
Last recorded7,943 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BFE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 7,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 7,600 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 7,600 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 7,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front front brake lever is spongy but meets the brake performance requirements

Pass 11 Mar 2022 3,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 3,824 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 3,824 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 3,736 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 3,736 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 3,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 3,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 2,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 2,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 2,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 2,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 1,428 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron?

Based on 2,436 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 4
Full Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO09 BFE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 7,674 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 N Iron fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO09 BFE?

You can check the full history of AO09 BFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO09 BFE registered?

AO09 BFE is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AO09 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 BFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO09 BFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO09 BFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.