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HC09 KDC

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,094 mi
Last recorded24,094 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C7,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC09 KDC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 24,094 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 22,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 21,518 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 18,605 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 18,603 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working Brake lever not operating the stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 17,495 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 17,495 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 12,580 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 12,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Steering stops hitting headlamp bracket, limiting steering lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 11,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 10,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 10,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 10,037 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 9,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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HC09 KDC is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue 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 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 HC09 KDC, 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 HC09 KDC registered?

HC09 KDC is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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