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YR57 NBA

2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,485 mi
Last recorded25,485 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 NBA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 25,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 22,966 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 22,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 22,298 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 20,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 18,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 18,142 miles

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,444 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 17,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 4,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 2,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 2,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 1,622 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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YR57 NBA is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR57 NBA, 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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YR57 NBA is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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