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OV11 NLT

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,431 mi
Last recorded12,431 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 NLT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 12,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 12,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 11,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 10,788 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 9,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 8,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 8,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 7,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,579 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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OV11 NLT is a 2011 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 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,843 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 OV11 NLT, 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 15 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 OV11 NLT registered?

OV11 NLT is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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