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BL13 APF

2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13

Blue Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,263 mi
Last recorded13,263 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 135,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 APF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelForty Eight XL 1200 X 13
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 13,263 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 13,263 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 12,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 12,940 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 12,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 12,763 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 12,286 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 11,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 11,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 9,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 6,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 3,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 3,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light inoperative at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2016 3,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light inoperative at time of test

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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BL13 APF is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 in Blue with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL13 APF, 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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BL13 APF is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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