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DY12 LKA

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,491 mi
Last recorded18,491 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LKA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 18,491 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 18,491 miles

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 17,127 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 15,629 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 14,280 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,673 miles

rear brake caliper sliding boot split,

Pass 12 Dec 2020 11,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 9,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 7,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 6,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 4,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 3,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 2,472 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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DY12 LKA is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY12 LKA, 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 DY12 LKA registered?

DY12 LKA is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 LKA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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