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DY09 RAU

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,860 mi
Last recorded6,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 RAU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 6,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 6,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 6,779 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 6,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 6,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 6,667 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 6,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 6,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 5,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 5,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 5,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014
Fail 5 Jul 2014 4,680 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 4,496 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,090 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 4,087 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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DY09 RAU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black 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 XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 7,462 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY09 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY09 RAU registered?

DY09 RAU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for DY09 RAU 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.

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