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MC05 USA

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,177 mi
Last recorded5,177 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 USA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 5,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 4,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 4,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 4,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 4,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 3,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 3,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 2,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 2,940 miles

Rear Seat insecure passanger (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 1,172 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 436 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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MC05 USA is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 6,582 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 L Superlow 12 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC05 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC05 USA registered?

MC05 USA is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is MC05 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 USA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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