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LX12 CFJ

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,016 mi
Last recorded23,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 CFJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 23,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 20,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 18,562 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 18,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,332 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 15,332 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 2,595 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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LX12 CFJ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX12 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

LX12 CFJ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 CFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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