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GF09 JFU

2009 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,290 mi
Last recorded4,290 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL8837,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 JFU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 4,290 miles

Corrosion on the rear brake pads

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Rear spokes corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 4,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe blowing at the cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on the rear brake pads

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Rear spokes corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 4,037 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 3,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 3,468 miles

front fork seals light misting of oil

Pass 14 Oct 2021 3,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 3,194 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 3,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 3,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 2,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 2,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 2,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 2,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,041 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 1,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 1,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GF09 JFU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF09 JFU, 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.

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What year was GF09 JFU registered?

GF09 JFU is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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