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OY12 ZFX

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,140 mi
Last recorded14,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZFX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 14,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 13,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 12,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 12,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 11,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 9,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 8,060 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 8,060 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect Replaced (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 7,913 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Exhaust slightly louder than standard system. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,385 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Slightly louder than standard exhaust system. (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 7,385 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background The Motorcycle is fitted with a black / silver number plate when it should have a number plate with black letters and yellow background. (6.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length Also rear number plate is to small. (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust noisy Slightly louder than standard exhaust system. (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,554 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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OY12 ZFX 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 83.3%.

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 OY12 ZFX, 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 OY12 ZFX registered?

OY12 ZFX is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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The MOT history for OY12 ZFX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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