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EK12 WDV

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,085 mi
Last recorded16,085 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 WDV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 16,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 14,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 10,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 4,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 4,445 miles

Central Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Swing arm pivot bolt slight play. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 3,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 3,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 3,875 miles

Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 3,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 2,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 1,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 1,815 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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EK12 WDV is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N Iron 12 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 WDV, 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 EK12 WDV registered?

EK12 WDV is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is EK12 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 WDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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