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WG12 JRO

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,809 mi
Last recorded11,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 125,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 JRO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 V Seventy Two 12
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 11,809 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 10,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 9,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 9,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 8,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 7,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 6,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 6,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 5,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 5,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 5,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 3,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 2,662 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 2,662 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2
Wheel spoke excessively corroded 2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 2
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WG12 JRO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,762 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 1200 V Seventy Two 12 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 JRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 JRO registered?

WG12 JRO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 V Seventy Two 12, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is WG12 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 JRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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