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SM13 KWS

2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight

Gold Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,806 mi
Last recorded11,806 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight5,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 KWS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelForty Eight
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 11,806 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 11,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 11,036 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 11,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 10,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 9,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 8,513 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 8,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 7,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 6,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 5,584 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,482 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Forty Eight?

Based on 2,922 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 5
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SM13 KWS is a 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight in Gold 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 5,007 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM13 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Forty Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Harley Davidson Forty Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM13 KWS registered?

SM13 KWS is a 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is SM13 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 KWS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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