CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG57 VPY

2007 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,967 mi
Last recorded13,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C10,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VPY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 13,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 13,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 13,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 13,655 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear switch not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 12,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 7,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,650 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
Full Harley-davidson XL883C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG57 VPY is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 10,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG57 VPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG57 VPY?

You can check the full history of BG57 VPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG57 VPY registered?

BG57 VPY is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is BG57 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 VPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG57 VPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG57 VPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.