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WM10 EKV

2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,264 mi
Last recorded18,264 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM10 EKV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 18,264 miles

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 18,264 miles

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 17,663 miles

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre cracking slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2025 17,657 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pads to low to safely perform test (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre cracking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,326 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 16,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 14,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 14,638 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,020 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2020 9,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 8,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 6,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 3,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 3,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 2,175 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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WM10 EKV is a 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM10 EKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WM10 EKV is a 2010 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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