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SL12 YHF

2012 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,428 mi
Last recorded8,428 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley Davidson XL8836,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YHF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 8,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 8,005 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST DAYLIGHT USE ONLY NOT TO BE USED IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

Fail 8 Apr 2025 7,992 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 7,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 7,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 7,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 7,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 6,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 6,383 miles

Play in swing arm bearings

Pass 3 May 2019 5,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 3,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 3,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 3,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 2,725 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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SL12 YHF is a 2012 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 6,491 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 YHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL12 YHF registered?

SL12 YHF is a 2012 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SL12 YHF safe to buy?

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