Harley Davidson Xr 1200 (2009)
2009 Harley Davidson Xr 1200
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2009 Harley Davidson Xr 1200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Harley-Davidson XR 1200 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.8%, notably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes need closer pre-test attention than most vehicles. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare, appearing in only 3.7% of the cohort, so safety-critical issues aren't a widespread concern for this model.
These XR 1200s are running relatively light mileage for their age, with a median of 8,084 miles, indicating many are weekend or collector bikes rather than daily commuters. The average bike racks up 0.55 failures and 1.4 advisories per test—mostly minor niggles rather than serious mechanical breakdown—so if you buy one, factor in some pre-MOT maintenance to address wear items like brakes, lights and exhaust rather than expecting major engine or frame work.
What to check before buying a 2009 Harley Davidson Xr 1200
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 106 | 67.7% | 0.57 |
| Diesel (3%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Harley Davidson Xr 1200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Harley Davidson Xr 1200 vehicles fall between 4,744 and 10,869 miles.
2009 Harley Davidson Xr 1200 — Still on the Road
32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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