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SL57 GXU

2007 Harley Davidson XL883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,649 mi
Last recorded23,649 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley Davidson XL8839,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 GXU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,649 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 23,649 miles

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 23,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 23,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 20,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 17,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,263 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside side panel slightly insecure

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 11,348 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 7,440 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2011 7,334 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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SL57 GXU is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2007 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,236 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL57 GXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 19 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL57 GXU is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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