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SM61 BVE

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,109 mi
Last recorded11,109 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 11,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 10,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 9,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 9,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 8,996 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 8,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 8,331 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 8,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 7,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 6,767 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 BVE is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM61 BVE, 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 SM61 BVE registered?

SM61 BVE is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is SM61 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 BVE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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