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2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

722 mi
Last recorded722 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 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

RegistrationDV12 KVB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 8,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 7,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 7,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 6,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 6,314 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 3,857 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 3,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right Headlight aim is diagonal (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 3,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 3,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 2,825 miles

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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DV12 KVB is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Blue 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 DV12 KVB, 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 DV12 KVB registered?

DV12 KVB is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 KVB 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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