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HH09 DCH

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,116 mi
Last recorded8,116 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH09 DCH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 8,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 7,039 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 6,527 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 5,188 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2021 5,018 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 11 Nov 2021 5,016 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2020 4,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 3,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 2,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 2,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 2,466 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 2,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 2,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 1,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 2,061 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 1,216 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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HH09 DCH is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver 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 Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,672 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HH09 DCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HH09 DCH registered?

HH09 DCH is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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