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DF12 YHY

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,877 mi
Last recorded21,877 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YHY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 21,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 21,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 20,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,639 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from front pipe (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 13,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from front pipe (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DF12 YHY is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF12 YHY, 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 DF12 YHY registered?

DF12 YHY is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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