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LX13 BKK

2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,194 mi
Last recorded8,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 135,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 BKK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelForty Eight XL 1200 X 13
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 8,194 miles

Nearside handlebar grip loose but does not pull off handle bar

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 8,194 miles

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip loose but does not pull off handle bar

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 7,904 miles

exhaust loud

Pass 20 Jul 2023 7,156 miles

mirrors fouling on the tank

Pass 17 Mar 2022 6,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front handle bar grip Insecure to handlebar, can rotate but cannot be slid off

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,432 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 6,432 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 9,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 9,095 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

Fail 28 Jun 2018 9,095 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar retaining device loose Bolts loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Black / silver type & to small (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning back by spring (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar L/H (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 8,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

L/H handlebar grip slightly loose on handlebar - rotates, but does not pull off.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LX13 BKK is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX13 BKK, 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 LX13 BKK registered?

LX13 BKK is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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