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DS12 MKE

2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12

Black Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,744 mi
Last recorded38,744 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 1210,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 MKE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdf Fat Bob 1584 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 29,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,526 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play swing-arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,590 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 16,187 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 14,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,960 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12?

Based on 1,071 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
851
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1
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DS12 MKE is a 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 in Black with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 fails its MOT is stop lamp remains on when the brake is released, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS12 MKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS12 MKE registered?

DS12 MKE is a 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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