2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL8830.9L Petrol

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status based on the latest MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 8 July 2025 at 4,017 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the motorcycle currently meets all minimum safety and emissions standards. Following a failure in May 2022, the vehicle has consistently achieved clean passes without any advisory notices regarding mechanical wear or structural integrity. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 268 miles per year. There is a significant discrepancy in the records between May 2022 and May 2023, where the mileage dropped from 6,072 miles to 3,883 miles, suggesting a clerical entry error or an odometer rollback. Excluding that anomaly, the vehicle has covered only 134 miles over the last two years. This indicates the bike spends long periods stationary, which often leads to specific types of degradation in rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear and tear from use. A buyer must account for the risks associated with low-mileage, long-term storage. Inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking and dry rot, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. Check the brake fluid for moisture contamination and inspect the fork seals for leaks that often occur when seals dry out. Given the low usage, verify the fuel system for varnish or old fuel and ensure the battery has not perished or degraded during long periods of inactivity.