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SO12 VBD

2012 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,912 mi
Last recorded18,912 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley Davidson XL8836,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VBD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 18,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 17,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 15,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 12,145 miles

Central Front front tyre dated 2011

Fail 28 Mar 2023 12,145 miles

Central Front front tyre dated 2011

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 11,690 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 11,690 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 11,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 10,973 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 10,598 miles

rear tyre nearing wear indicator

Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 6,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 3,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,250 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 3,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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SO12 VBD is a 2012 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO12 VBD, 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 SO12 VBD registered?

SO12 VBD is a 2012 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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