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GY12 VFB

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,405 mi
Last recorded11,405 miles
Recorded on1 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

RegistrationGY12 VFB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 11,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 9,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 8,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 7,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 5,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 4,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 4,393 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 3,814 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 3,814 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 2,694 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 2,694 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 18 May 2016 2,682 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 997 miles

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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GY12 VFB 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 69.2%.

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 GY12 VFB, 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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What year was GY12 VFB registered?

GY12 VFB is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is GY12 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VFB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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