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WJZ 883

2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,899 mi
Last recorded15,899 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 15,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 15,595 miles

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

Central Rear Number plate has no border, but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Dec 2020 15,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 15,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,023 miles

handlebars bent

Fail 24 May 2014 10,023 miles

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

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

handlebars bent

Pass 15 May 2013 6,665 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 10 May 2013 6,663 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 3,984 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake linked system has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

brake caliper pistons slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 3,984 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake linked system has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

brake caliper pistons slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,872 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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WJZ 883 is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJZ 883, 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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WJZ 883 is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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