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Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 reliable? We analysed 408 real MOT tests across 138 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 408 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.9%
Typical Mileage
4,455mi
Annual Mileage
619mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20.

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.4%
2021
89.8%
2020
92.2%
2019

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls 2
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
270 mi/yr
Typical
619 mi/yr
Average
1,159 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,545 mi/yr

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 116 91.4% 2,659 4,208 8,366
2020 225 89.8% 2,567 4,223 7,297
2019 51 92.2% 2,527 6,128 8,310

How Long Does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Last?

Based on 138 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,455 mi
75th Percentile
8,006 mi
95th Percentile
13,158 mi
Max Recorded
20,619 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

92.2% MOT pass rate from 51 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.8% MOT pass rate from 225 tests

The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 51 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 THIS CAR 90.9% 408 4,455 mi — yrs
Harley-davidson Xlh 883 88.8% 47,203 10,536 mi 38 yrs
Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport 89.4% 16,429 10,286 mi 29 yrs
Harley-davidson XL53 C 88.6% 15,043 11,058 mi 28 yrs
Sachs 49ER 79.7% 434 4,397 mi 20 yrs

Compared to the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 (88.8% pass rate) and the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport (89.4% pass rate), the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20?

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 408 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 owner drives around 619 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 reliable?
Based on 408 MOT tests, the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 has a 90.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 do per year?
The typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 does around 619 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 is 2019 with a 92.2% pass rate across 51 tests.