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SM09 APZ

2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,849 mi
Last recorded13,849 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 APZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 12,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,800 miles

exhaust loud

reg plate on the small side

Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,271 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 8,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SM09 APZ is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SM09 APZ, 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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What year was SM09 APZ registered?

SM09 APZ is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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