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GY61 DRZ

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,993 mi
Last recorded21,993 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 DRZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 21,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 21,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 21,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 20,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 19,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,635 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 17,635 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 16,361 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 16,361 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GY61 DRZ is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,843 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 GY61 DRZ, 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 15 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 GY61 DRZ registered?

GY61 DRZ is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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