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GV12 HDK

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,499 mi
Last recorded17,499 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HDK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 17,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,686 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 13,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 12,170 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 11,741 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2021 11,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 10,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 9,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 6,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 1,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,437 miles

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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GV12 HDK 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 91.7%.

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 GV12 HDK, 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 GV12 HDK registered?

GV12 HDK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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