Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 883 cc

LX59 BWNMOT history

LX59 BWN is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 30,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
30,434 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 BWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XL883C Sportster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 BWN was last recorded at 30,434 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,326 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
1,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,434 miles
  • 2025 – 30,326 miles
  • 2024 – 30,077 miles
  • 2023 – 29,986 miles
  • 2022 – 29,702 miles
  • 2021 – 29,559 miles
  • 2020 – 29,218 miles
  • 2019 – 28,511 miles
  • 2018 – 27,781 miles
  • 2017 – 27,622 miles
  • 2015 – 25,606 miles
  • 2014 – 20,802 miles
  • 2013 – 17,864 miles
  • 2012 – 13,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,434 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,434 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    804204522076
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass30,326 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,326 miles
    Test number
    548402380253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,077 miles
    Test number
    657841509551
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail30,077 miles (+91)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,077 miles
    Test number
    607085928355
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass29,986 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,986 miles
    Test number
    367290361137
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail29,973 miles (+271)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    411605056790
    • DangerousDrive belt excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,702 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    783963501217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass29,559 miles (+341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,559 miles
    Test number
    317980945882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front tire perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass29,218 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,218 miles
    Test number
    181818477643
    • AdvisoryRear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass28,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    973933473891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,511 miles (+730)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    926980052184
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,781 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    747569261531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,622 miles (+2,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,622 miles
    Test number
    302685232197
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  14. Pass25,606 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    923219745707
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  15. Pass20,802 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,802 miles
    Test number
    339384854456
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  16. Pass17,864 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,864 miles
    Test number
    585519553211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,281 miles
    Test number
    227705752272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 BWN

Does LX59 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 BWN is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 BWN?
The MOT on LX59 BWN is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 BWN done?
LX59 BWN was recorded at 30,434 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,264 miles a year.
Has LX59 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 BWN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX59 BWN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX59 BWN find?
LX59 BWN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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