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GW05 HOG

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,258 mi
Last recorded5,258 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW05 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2024 5,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 5,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 5,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 4,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 4,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 3,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,224 miles

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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GW05 HOG is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GW05 HOG, 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 GW05 HOG registered?

GW05 HOG is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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