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V68 ESR

2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight5,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 ESR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelForty Eight
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 7,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 7,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 6,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 5,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 3,893 miles

Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2019 2,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 2,542 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 2,052 miles

Day time MOT : Only used during daylight hours and not used at time of seriously reduced visibility

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 2,052 miles

Day time MOT : Only used during daylight hours and not used at time of seriously reduced visibility

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,690 miles

DAY TIME MOT ONLY NO LIGHTS @ TIME OF TEST

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NUMBER PLATE CORRECT COLOUR & SIZE @ TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 May 2017 859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V68 ESR is a 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V68 ESR, 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 V68 ESR registered?

V68 ESR is a 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is V68 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V68 ESR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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