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DE12 YYU

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,562 mi
Last recorded2,562 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 125,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YYU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 V Seventy Two 12
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 2,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 2,541 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 2,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 2,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 2,265 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 2,265 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 2,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 2,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 2,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2
Wheel spoke excessively corroded 2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 2
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DE12 YYU is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 YYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE12 YYU registered?

DE12 YYU is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is DE12 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YYU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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