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SG12 WJF

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,551 mi
Last recorded12,551 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WJF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,551 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 12,408 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 12,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 7,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 4,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 3,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 3,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside footrest/rear brake pedal mount slightly loose

Offside front indicator slightly loose

Throttle slow to return

Pass 20 Feb 2015 3,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside footrest/rear brake pedal mount slightly loose

Offside front indicator slightly loose

Throttle slow to return

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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SG12 WJF is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG12 WJF, 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 SG12 WJF registered?

SG12 WJF is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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