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AO12 OBZ

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,206 mi
Last recorded11,206 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 125,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OBZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 11,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 10,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 10,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 9,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 9,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 9,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 8,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 8,028 miles

Central SIDE STAND SWITCH DOESNT WORK AS IT SHOULD CUTS ENGINE WHEN STAND UP AND A GEAR IS SELECTED

Pass 22 Apr 2017 7,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 6,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 6,474 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 5,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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AO12 OBZ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO12 OBZ, 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 AO12 OBZ registered?

AO12 OBZ is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is AO12 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 OBZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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