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YJ07 UVX

2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,489 mi
Last recorded18,489 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 UVX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 18,489 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 18,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 15,860 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 15,848 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 11,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 8,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 8,020 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,831 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 4,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 4,669 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,231 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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YJ07 UVX is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 9,821 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 YJ07 UVX, 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 19 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ07 UVX registered?

YJ07 UVX is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ07 UVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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