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AJ12 JBV

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,374 mi
Last recorded13,374 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 125,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JBV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 13,374 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 13,374 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate inscription too small (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 13,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 12,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No rear seat or passenger footrests fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 11,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Single rider use only no rear seat or pillion footrests fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 11,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,410 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 9,410 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 5,609 miles

front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 2,742 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 2,742 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 1,597 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 1,597 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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AJ12 JBV is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 JBV, 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.

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AJ12 JBV is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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