HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 1200 NS IRON 1200 19
Pass rate over time
The XL 1200 NS IRON 1200 19's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.9 points since 2022, 92.3% to 88.4%.
What fails on a XL 1200 NS IRON 1200 19
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
17 | 53.1 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
9 | 28.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 9.4 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 3.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the XL 1200 NS IRON 1200 19 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XL 1200 NS IRON 1200 19.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (92.2% pass). Weakest: 2018 (90.8%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.