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BO55 YPB

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,143 mi
Last recorded25,143 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 YPB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 25,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 24,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 24,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,027 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 23,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 23,860 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,222 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 23,194 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,089 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BO55 YPB is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,843 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 BO55 YPB, 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 15 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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BO55 YPB is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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