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OE12 ABK

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,456 mi
Last recorded24,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 ABK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 24,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2026 24,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 20,419 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 20,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 15,852 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 9,768 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 9,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 7,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 7,692 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))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 7,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 7,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 7,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 2,192 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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OE12 ABK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE12 ABK, 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 OE12 ABK registered?

OE12 ABK is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is OE12 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 ABK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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