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HX12 GFJ

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,074 mi
Last recorded20,074 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 GFJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 18,547 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 17,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 17,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 13,215 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 13,213 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 11,739 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 10,472 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,324 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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HX12 GFJ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HX12 GFJ, 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 HX12 GFJ registered?

HX12 GFJ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HX12 GFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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