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VO59 NYB

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,439 mi
Last recorded23,439 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C7,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 NYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,481 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 22,470 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive belt so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 20,750 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 20,715 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 29,831 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,292 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 16,316 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 14,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,977 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 12,977 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 11,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released New brake switch fitted. (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Rear reflector fitted at test station. (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Corect Registration plate fitted at test station. (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,404 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 8,404 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 7,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 6,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,603 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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VO59 NYB is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 7,724 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO59 NYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO59 NYB is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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