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MX57 BTU

2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,526 mi
Last recorded15,526 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 BTU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 15,526 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 15,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 15,467 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 14,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam New bulb installed. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 11,817 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 11,817 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,038 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,956 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 9,955 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 3,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 3,323 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 2,732 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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MX57 BTU is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 7,818 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX57 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX57 BTU is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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