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XL12 POW

2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,443 mi
Last recorded28,443 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight5,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL12 POW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelForty Eight
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 28,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Fail 24 Jul 2025 28,038 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Pass 22 Jul 2024 19,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork tubes covered by gaiters

Pass 19 Jul 2023 4,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 4,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 4,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 4,199 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 4,199 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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 4,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 3,391 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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XL12 POW is a 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XL12 POW, 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 XL12 POW registered?

XL12 POW is a 2013 Harley Davidson Forty Eight, first registered on 14 September 2013.

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