Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight reliable? We analysed 2,422 real MOT tests across 297 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height and registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,127 | 89.5% | 3,290 | 5,771 | 9,948 |
| 2010 | 1,222 | 88.7% | 3,472 | 6,538 | 11,185 |
How Long Does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Last?
Based on 297 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight vehicles on UK roads.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.5% MOT pass rate from 1,127 tests
88.7% MOT pass rate from 1,222 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 1,127 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight THIS CAR | 89.1% | 2,422 | 6,178 mi | 16 yrs |
| Harley-davidson Xlh 883 | 88.8% | 47,203 | 10,536 mi | 38 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport | 89.4% | 16,429 | 10,286 mi | 29 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL53 C | 88.6% | 15,043 | 11,058 mi | 28 yrs |
| Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto | 73.2% | 1,608 | 68,200 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 (88.8% pass rate) and the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport (89.4% pass rate), the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 2,422 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight are reflector on motorcycle missing (14 recorded failures), registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (9), and registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight owner drives around 395 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.