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HD08 EAR

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,069 mi
Last recorded13,069 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 EAR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 13,069 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Slight binding front (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Slight binding rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 11,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 10,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 9,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 8,838 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 8,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 8,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 7,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 6,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake lever pivot starting to seize.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 5,761 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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HD08 EAR is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HD08 EAR, 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 HD08 EAR registered?

HD08 EAR is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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The MOT history for HD08 EAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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