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DV12 KVH

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,700 mi
Last recorded17,700 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KVH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 17,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 17,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 16,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 13,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to the Limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 11,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 9,243 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,234 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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DV12 KVH is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 6,582 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 L Superlow 12 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 KVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV12 KVH registered?

DV12 KVH is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 KVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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