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BR03 POP

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,640 mi
Last recorded6,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 POP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 6,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 6,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 6,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 6,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 6,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 6,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 6,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 6,392 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 6,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 6,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 6,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 5,676 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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BR03 POP is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BR03 POP, 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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What year was BR03 POP registered?

BR03 POP is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BR03 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR03 POP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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