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LC59 EMK

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,079 mi
Last recorded18,079 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron7,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 EMK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 16,670 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 16,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,039 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 16,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 15,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 14,972 miles

Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn Is badly & unevenly worn but is passing the brake rolling road test (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 14,972 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition slightly loud (7.1.2)

Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn Is badly & unevenly worn but is passing the brake rolling road test (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Badly Worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,762 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,466 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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LC59 EMK is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC59 EMK, 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 LC59 EMK registered?

LC59 EMK is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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