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LX12 BVE

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,901 mi
Last recorded9,901 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 BVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 9,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 5,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 17,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 17,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 12,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,833 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,286 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,384 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 10,384 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,083 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front header pipe joint is leaking (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 4,531 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 4,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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LX12 BVE 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 76.9%.

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 LX12 BVE, 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 LX12 BVE registered?

LX12 BVE is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 BVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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