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YP12 BCU

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,478 mi
Last recorded15,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 125,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 BCU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 15,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 14,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 13,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 12,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 10,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2015 9,936 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 2
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YP12 BCU is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 5,499 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 XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP12 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP12 BCU registered?

YP12 BCU is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YP12 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 BCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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