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VU14 BXD

2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,121 mi
Last recorded15,121 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight5,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 BXD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelForty Eight
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 15,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Spoke covers fitted, front & rear.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 14,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Spoke covers fitted to front & rear wheels.

Pass 6 Apr 2024 12,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Spoke covers fitted ,front & rear.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 11,438 miles

non standard exhausts

Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 9,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 8,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lower belt guard missing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 8,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

lower belt guard missing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 5,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 5,333 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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VU14 BXD is a 2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 5,402 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 VU14 BXD, 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 12 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 VU14 BXD registered?

VU14 BXD is a 2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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The MOT history for VU14 BXD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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