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SL13 FTY

2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,352 mi
Last recorded7,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 135,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 FTY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelForty Eight XL 1200 X 13
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 7,352 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 7,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 5,752 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 5,145 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 5,145 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 22,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 2,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 1,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 1,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 432 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13?

Based on 994 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 2
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 2
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SL13 FTY is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 5,354 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 XL 1200 X 13 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL13 FTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL13 FTY is a 2013 Harley-davidson Forty Eight XL 1200 X 13, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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