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SN57 FYR

2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,708 mi
Last recorded35,708 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 FYR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 35,708 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,670 miles

Front tyre perrished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,909 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre unevenly worn

front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,667 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre sidewalls perished

neutral light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 32,667 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front tyre sidewalls perished

neutral light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 32,496 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 31,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 24,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 18,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,231 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 9
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SN57 FYR is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 13,745 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 XL1200R Sportster 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN57 FYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN57 FYR is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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