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BD13 SVK

2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,141 mi
Last recorded6,141 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 135,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 SVK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelForty Eight XL 1200 X 13
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 6,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 6,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 5,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 5,735 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 5,721 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock clutch cable pinched by lower triple tree (2.1.4 (b))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock mirrors hitting fuel tank (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest insecure both foot rest rubbers inscure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front foot rest rubbers worn

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front clutch lever bracket loose

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 4,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 4,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 4,027 miles

Chain guard missing upper and lower belt guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 3,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 2,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13?

Based on 994 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 2
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 2
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BD13 SVK is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 5,354 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 Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD13 SVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD13 SVK registered?

BD13 SVK is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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