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GJ09 VBL

2009 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,823 mi
Last recorded17,823 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL1200R4,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VBL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 17,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 17,598 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 17,532 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 17,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,986 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 30 Aug 2017 14,986 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

exhaust noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 11,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,344 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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GJ09 VBL is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 4,704 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 XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ09 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ09 VBL is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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