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M800 RWP

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,411 mi
Last recorded17,411 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 RWP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 17,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 17,410 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 15,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 14,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 12,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside handle bar grip starting to split

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 10,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,147 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 9,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 8,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 8,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,537 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 6,537 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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M800 RWP is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M800 RWP, 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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M800 RWP is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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