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AE61 KBK

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,805 mi
Last recorded26,805 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 KBK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 26,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 26,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 25,375 miles

Coolant leak leaking oil ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 24,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 24,286 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 23,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,894 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12?

Based on 1,543 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Headlamp aim too low 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Throttle operating incorrectly 5
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AE61 KBK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 6,936 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 N Iron 12 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE61 KBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE61 KBK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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