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GY12 VFT

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Yellow Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,190 mi
Last recorded15,190 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 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 VFT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 15,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 14,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 14,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 13,960 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 13,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 13,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 13,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 12,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 9,492 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 8,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 6,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,734 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 VFT is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Yellow with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY12 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

GY12 VFT is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 VFT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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