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GL09 DMV

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,989 mi
Last recorded31,989 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 DMV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 29,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,181 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 26,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 26,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 24,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 21,298 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 17,899 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 17,899 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,891 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 13,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,468 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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GL09 DMV 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 GL09 DMV, 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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GL09 DMV is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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