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SM12 NKS

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,952 mi
Last recorded28,952 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NKS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 28,952 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 28,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,775 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 19,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,912 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 12,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,313 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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SM12 NKS 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 100%.

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 SM12 NKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 NKS registered?

SM12 NKS is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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