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WV12 WWB

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,048 mi
Last recorded23,048 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 126,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WWB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 23,048 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 23,048 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 22,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 16,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 14,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,289 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 10,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 4,551 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 4,551 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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WV12 WWB is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 6,582 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 L Superlow 12 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 WWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV12 WWB registered?

WV12 WWB is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is WV12 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 WWB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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