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YR09 NKU

2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,212 mi
Last recorded17,212 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NKU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 17,051 miles

Front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Front movement in handgrip but held in place by switchgear

Offside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively dirt between belt and rear pulley (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks in middle (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 16,883 miles

Front perishing on tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front movement in handlebar grip but mounted to switch gear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks in middle (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 16,805 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,707 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,705 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 16,705 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 5,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 4,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,497 miles

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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YR09 NKU is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR09 NKU, 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 YR09 NKU registered?

YR09 NKU is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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