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HV09 VCF

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,599 mi
Last recorded23,599 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 VCF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 23,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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Pass 10 Aug 2023 21,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 20,863 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 20,862 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,641 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 15,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 9,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 2,911 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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HV09 VCF is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV09 VCF, 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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What year was HV09 VCF registered?

HV09 VCF is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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