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YT61 VWN

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,316 mi
Last recorded7,316 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VWN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 7,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 6,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 6,272 miles

rear brake fluid res damp with fluid

slight movement riders seat

Pass 29 Aug 2018 5,904 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 5,804 miles

Front Brake lever insecure bolt missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected riser bolts loose (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 4,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 3,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 3,209 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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YT61 VWN is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,843 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 YT61 VWN, 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 15 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 YT61 VWN registered?

YT61 VWN is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is YT61 VWN safe to buy?

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