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E20 OJS

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,829 mi
Last recorded25,829 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 OJS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 25,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 25,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 25,691 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 25,691 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 25,380 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,117 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 25,117 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 24,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,028 miles

Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 13,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2013 8,611 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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E20 OJS 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 68.8%.

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 E20 OJS, 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 E20 OJS registered?

E20 OJS is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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