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YJ12 TWD

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,175 mi
Last recorded6,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
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

RegistrationYJ12 TWD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 6,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 5,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 5,347 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 4,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 4,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 4,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 3,747 miles

EXHAUST NOISY

Nearside Front L/H HANDLE BAR GRIP BEGINNING TO LOOSEN

Pass 15 Aug 2017 3,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 3,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 2,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 2,140 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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YJ12 TWD is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ12 TWD, 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 YJ12 TWD registered?

YJ12 TWD is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is YJ12 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 TWD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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