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FJ57 WSW

2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,101 mi
Last recorded35,101 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster8,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 WSW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 32,405 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Swing Arm Bearing Play

Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,731 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 29,731 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 23,165 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 23,165 miles

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 14,521 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 4,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 4,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 4,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 3,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 3,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 3,349 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim too low 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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FJ57 WSW is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 8,749 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 XL 1200 Low Sportster fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ57 WSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ57 WSW registered?

FJ57 WSW is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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The MOT history for FJ57 WSW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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