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2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12

Black Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,387 mi
Last recorded25,387 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 1210,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 AFK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdf Fat Bob 1584 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 24,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 23,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 23,137 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm pivot bearings/sleeves/bushes have excessive free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 21,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 21,171 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Drive belt worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive belt pulley worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front grip loose

noisy exhausts

tail light flickering and affected by other lights.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 19,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 19,615 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,532 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12?

Based on 1,071 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
851
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1
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NL12 AFK is a 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 in Black with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,838 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 Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 fails its MOT is stop lamp remains on when the brake is released, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 AFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL12 AFK is a 2012 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob 1584 12, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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