HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19
Pass rate over time
The XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19's first-time pass rate has risen 4.2 points since 2022, 86.7% to 90.9%.
What fails on a XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
42 | 55.3 | 2.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
13 | 17.1 | 6.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
11 | 14.5 | 1.7× |
| suspension |
|
6 | 7.9 | 0.8× |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.6 | 0.5× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 2.6 | 0.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (88.8% pass). Weakest: 2018 (80.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19 FAQ
Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19 reliable?
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.9% of its 876 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1639 of 5426 models.
What does a XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 55% of all defects recorded against failed XL 1200 X FORTY EIGHT 19 tests.