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WV57 FYW

2007 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,877 mi
Last recorded12,877 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Harley Davidson XL8839,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FYW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 12,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower gear lever / linkage has slight play

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 12,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower gear lever / linkage has slight play

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 11,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever has slight play indicating a slightly worn bush or pivot

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 8,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 8,468 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))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 6,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 6,488 miles

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

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

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2021 6,488 miles

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

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

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2020 6,134 miles

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

front forks damping low

Fail 23 Sep 2020 6,134 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front forks damping low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 4,361 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 3,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 3,795 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 1,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 1,387 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 1,315 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 1,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 1,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 1,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 504 miles

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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WV57 FYW is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV57 FYW, 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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What year was WV57 FYW registered?

WV57 FYW is a 2007 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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