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LX13 BUF

2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,709 mi
Last recorded11,709 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 135,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 BUF
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 11 Oct 2025 11,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 11,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tool roll fitted to forks but not effecting steering or suspension

Pass 12 May 2023 11,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 11,263 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 10,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 10,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 10,390 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 9,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 9,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 5,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 4,062 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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LX13 BUF 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 BUF, 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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LX13 BUF is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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