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WA09 KEJ

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,763 mi
Last recorded14,763 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 KEJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 14,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 12,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 11,615 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 11,615 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 10,298 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

possible slight drive belt damage ?

Pass 1 Apr 2021 8,887 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 8,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 3,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 2,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 2,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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WA09 KEJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 8,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA09 KEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA09 KEJ registered?

WA09 KEJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is WA09 KEJ safe to buy?

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