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GY13 BFM

2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13

Gold Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,364 mi
Last recorded19,364 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 135,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 BFM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelForty Eight XL 1200 X 13
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 19,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 19,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 18,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 17,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,777 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 16,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 13,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 11,299 miles

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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GY13 BFM is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 in Gold with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY13 BFM, 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 GY13 BFM registered?

GY13 BFM is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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