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R40 ATE

2011 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,909 mi
Last recorded12,909 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 125,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ATE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 X Forty Eight 12
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 12,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 12,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 12,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 12,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 11,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 10,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 10,364 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 9,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 7,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 6,832 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 6,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 5,179 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 3,387 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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R40 ATE is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 5,379 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 R40 ATE, 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 15 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 R40 ATE registered?

R40 ATE is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 12, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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