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SM61 BVB

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,732 mi
Last recorded11,732 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BVB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 11,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 10,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 10,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 10,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 7,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 7,651 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 6,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 4,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 4,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 3,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 3,379 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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SM61 BVB 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 91.7%.

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 SM61 BVB, 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 SM61 BVB registered?

SM61 BVB is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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