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GU59 YFV

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C7,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YFV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,242 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 9,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,215 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing to sidewalls due to under inflation.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 8,266 miles

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

front tyre perished on both side walls.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,762 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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GU59 YFV is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 7,724 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 YFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU59 YFV registered?

GU59 YFV is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is GU59 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 YFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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