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GV12 HDF

2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,679 mi
Last recorded5,679 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 125,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HDF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 5,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 5,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 4,796 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 4,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 4,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 4,352 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 4,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 3,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 2,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 2,188 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 569 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 569 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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GV12 HDF is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV12 HDF, 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 GV12 HDF registered?

GV12 HDF is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is GV12 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 HDF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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