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AX12 EHD

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,040 mi
Last recorded39,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EHD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 39,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 33,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 31,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,429 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 26,427 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 24,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 22,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 20,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,932 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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AX12 EHD is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX12 EHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX12 EHD registered?

AX12 EHD is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AX12 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 EHD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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