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SA09 VKX

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,587 mi
Last recorded13,587 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster11,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VKX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 13,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 13,565 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 13,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 13,518 miles

Stop lamp not working of rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 13,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 13,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 13,262 miles

Central Front Lower Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,702 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,426 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 10,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 8,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 6,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 63,445 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 3,974 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim too low 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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SA09 VKX is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,201 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 1200 Low Sportster fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA09 VKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA09 VKX registered?

SA09 VKX is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is SA09 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 VKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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