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SO12 MLX

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,407 mi
Last recorded3,407 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 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

RegistrationSO12 MLX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 3,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 3,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 3,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 2,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 2,674 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 2,674 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Beam "kick up" to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 2,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 2,253 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 2,253 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 2,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,307 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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SO12 MLX 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 83.3%.

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 SO12 MLX, 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 SO12 MLX registered?

SO12 MLX is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is SO12 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 MLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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