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BU11 XET

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,334 mi
Last recorded7,334 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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

RegistrationBU11 XET
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 7,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 6,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 6,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 5,639 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 5,639 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 3,394 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 3,394 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 3,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 3,319 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 2,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 1,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 1,536 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 1,536 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 817 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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BU11 XET is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU11 XET, 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 BU11 XET registered?

BU11 XET is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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