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OU09 FYN

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,402 mi
Last recorded26,402 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 FYN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively free play in floating discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 26,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 26,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 26,083 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 25,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 20,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 20,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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OU09 FYN is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red 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 XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,531 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU09 FYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU09 FYN is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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