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OE12 ABO

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,484 mi
Last recorded18,484 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 18,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 18,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 18,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 18,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 16,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 5,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 5,460 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 1,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 ABO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE12 ABO registered?

OE12 ABO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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The MOT history for OE12 ABO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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