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GU12 VVC

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,127 mi
Last recorded19,127 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VVC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 19,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 18,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 17,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 17,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 13,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 12,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 9,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 6,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 3,912 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 3,912 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GU12 VVC is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 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 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 6,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 VVC, 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 GU12 VVC registered?

GU12 VVC is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is GU12 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VVC 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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