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A5 BKS

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,142 mi
Last recorded1,142 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 125,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BKS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 1,142 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 1,142 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 1,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 1,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 1,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 1,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 1,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 1,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 871 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 2
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A5 BKS is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 5,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 BKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 BKS registered?

A5 BKS is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is A5 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BKS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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