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MX57 BSV

2007 Harley Davidson Sportster

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,394 mi
Last recorded15,394 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster7,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 BSV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 15,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 14,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 14,194 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 14,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 12,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 12,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 10,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 8,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,592 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 3,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 3,011 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 1,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 1,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 1,892 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 1,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 1,842 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 1,762 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 1,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 1,432 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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MX57 BSV is a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 7,838 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX57 BSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 19 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX57 BSV registered?

MX57 BSV is a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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