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WV59 MKJ

2009 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,602 mi
Last recorded29,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C7,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 MKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,602 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 22,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Upper engine stabiliser mount has a bolt missing but still secure

Fail 4 Jun 2025 22,875 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Upper engine stabiliser mount has a bolt missing but still secure

Pass 3 Jun 2024 20,684 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 20,684 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 14,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 14,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 14,672 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 11,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 7,690 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 7,690 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 5,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 4,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 3,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 2,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 388 miles

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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WV59 MKJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV59 MKJ, 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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WV59 MKJ is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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