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GY12 VFO

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,966 mi
Last recorded24,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VFO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 18,608 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 18,598 miles

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

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 9,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 8,532 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Dec 2020 7,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 7,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 6,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 4,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 4,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 3,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 1,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GY12 VFO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY12 VFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 VFO registered?

GY12 VFO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GY12 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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