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DA11 YHZ

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

9,714 mi
Last recorded9,714 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 YHZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 9,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 9,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 8,886 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside oil pipe perished from oil tank.

both exhaust packed with steel wool.

single seat unit fitted at test.

Fail 10 Feb 2023 8,884 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside oil pipe perished from oil tank.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 8,883 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 8,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 7,844 miles

*both exhausts packed with steel wool*

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 7,842 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 7,853 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MY OPINION EXTENDED SEAT IS NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY PILLION

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively REAR BRAKE LINKAGE (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 7,827 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 7,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 6,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 6,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 4,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 3,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 3,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 3,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DA11 YHZ is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA11 YHZ, 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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DA11 YHZ is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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