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DV12 VCY

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,730 mi
Last recorded8,730 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 125,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VCY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 V Seventy Two 12
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 8,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 7,839 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 7,839 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 6,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 6,613 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2020 6,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 6,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,708 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 5,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 4,581 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 4,581 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 3,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 2,345 miles

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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DV12 VCY is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 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 DV12 VCY, 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 DV12 VCY registered?

DV12 VCY is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DV12 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VCY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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