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DU59 FTT

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,570 mi
Last recorded25,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FTT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 25,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,312 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 25,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 24,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 23,746 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 23,734 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 21,142 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 obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 17,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 11,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 8,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 6,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 6,679 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
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DU59 FTT is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU59 FTT, 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.

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What year was DU59 FTT registered?

DU59 FTT is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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