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DE59 GOU

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,530 mi
Last recorded13,530 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C7,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 GOU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 13,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 13,517 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake switch not working/missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 13,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 13,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 13,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 11,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 11,760 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 9,807 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre currently measuring 1.3 mm at lowest place (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2015 9,715 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swingarm bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre currently at 0.4 mm at lowest place (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre currently measuring 1.3 mm at lowest place (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 6,179 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2013 1,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 1,812 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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DE59 GOU is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 7,724 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 GOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE59 GOU is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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