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GU12 GWJ

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,416 mi
Last recorded11,416 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GWJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 11,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 10,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 10,280 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 8,973 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 8,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 6,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 5,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 3,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 3,140 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 2,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 2,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 1,852 miles

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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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GU12 GWJ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 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 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 GU12 GWJ, 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 GU12 GWJ registered?

GU12 GWJ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 GWJ 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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