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LG12 ZYL

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,888 mi
Last recorded34,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 ZYL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 34,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,068 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 34,066 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

front flashers fitted low to the ground

no front mudguard fitted

side mount number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2024 32,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 28,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,191 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,492 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2018 24,492 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2017 21,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 16,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 8,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LG12 ZYL is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG12 ZYL, 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 LG12 ZYL registered?

LG12 ZYL is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LG12 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 ZYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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