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GU12 GVC

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,772 mi
Last recorded13,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GVC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 13,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 13,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 12,957 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 12,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 10,544 miles

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in swingarm bearing.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 8,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 5,702 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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GU12 GVC is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Black 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 GU12 GVC, 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 GU12 GVC registered?

GU12 GVC is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 GVC 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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