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EX12 VFA

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,682 mi
Last recorded28,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VFA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 28,682 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 28,680 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake pads @1mm, replace ASAP. (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Light switch not working on front brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 24,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1-1.5 mm. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 20,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 16,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,084 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 15,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 11,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

throttle slight bind on lock.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,570 miles

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

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

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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EX12 VFA 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 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 EX12 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX12 VFA registered?

EX12 VFA is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is EX12 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 VFA 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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