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Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 reliable? We analysed 1,139 real MOT tests across 299 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,139 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.3%
Typical Mileage
3,906mi
Annual Mileage
481mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19.

Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19. 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 19 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90%
2019
83.6%
2018

Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
188 mi/yr
Typical
481 mi/yr
Average
897 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,162 mi/yr

Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 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 19 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 1,011 90.0% 2,073 3,756 6,220
2018 67 83.6% 1,633 3,958 5,188

How Long Does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 Last?

Based on 299 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.4 years
Median
6.0 years

Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,906 mi
75th Percentile
6,279 mi
95th Percentile
11,420 mi
Max Recorded
61,494 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

90.0% MOT pass rate from 1,011 tests

Year to avoid
2018

83.6% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 1,011 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — 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 19 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 19 THIS CAR 89.3% 1,139 3,906 mi — 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
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi 61.4% 1,140 92,973 mi 30 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 19 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19?

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.3% across 1,139 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 owner drives around 481 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.

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.

Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 reliable?
Based on 1,139 MOT tests, the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 has a 89.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 do per year?
The typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 does around 481 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 19 is 2019 with a 90.0% pass rate across 1,011 tests.