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SH12 DPE

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,091 mi
Last recorded5,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 DPE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 5,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 4,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 4,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 4,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 4,229 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 4,229 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2021 3,825 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy

Rear Light fitted in a low position

Pass 27 Mar 2020 3,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting the number plate fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing

indicators fitted to handle bar grips.

n/s o/s rear lights fitted low to under swinging arm

Pass 20 Mar 2019 280 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 11 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,674 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 6,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,358 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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SH12 DPE is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH12 DPE, 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 SH12 DPE registered?

SH12 DPE is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is SH12 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 DPE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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