Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 reliable? We analysed 422 real MOT tests across 118 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 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 XS Forty Eight Sp 19.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 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 XS Forty Eight Sp 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 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 101 | 91.1% | 1,726 | 3,536 | 7,455 |
| 2019 | 280 | 91.1% | 2,449 | 3,803 | 5,750 |
How Long Does a Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 Last?
Based on 118 Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 vehicles on UK roads.
Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 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 XS Forty Eight Sp 19
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.1% MOT pass rate from 280 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 280 tests.
How Does the Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 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 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 THIS CAR | 91.2% | 422 | 4,026 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 |
| Mercedes-benz V350 | 82% | 705 | 52,535 mi | 20 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 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19Should you buy a used Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19?
The Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 422 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150/80/b16 michelin scorcher/harley davidson. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Harley-davidson XL 1200 XS Forty Eight Sp 19 owner drives around 455 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.