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OU07 FDA

2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,962 mi
Last recorded11,962 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 FDA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 11,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,893 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

side stand sticking

Pass 1 Jun 2023 11,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 11,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 11,760 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 11,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 11,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 10,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 9,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 7,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 6,983 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 5,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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OU07 FDA is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU07 FDA, 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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What year was OU07 FDA registered?

OU07 FDA is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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