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DK07 ERJ

2007 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,602 mi
Last recorded18,602 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 ERJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 18,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 17,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 17,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 16,840 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 16,565 miles

Exhausts noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2019 16,305 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,578 miles

Exhausts slightly noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2017 14,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 12,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 12,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 9,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 9,620 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 7,234 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 6,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 5,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,089 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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DK07 ERJ is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,077 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK07 ERJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DK07 ERJ registered?

DK07 ERJ is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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