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GY12 VFK

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,188 mi
Last recorded9,188 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VFK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 9,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 9,074 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 9,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 8,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 8,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 7,526 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 7,526 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,650 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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GY12 VFK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N Iron 12 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 VFK, 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 GY12 VFK registered?

GY12 VFK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is GY12 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VFK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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