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740 BVE

2005 Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,797 mi
Last recorded17,797 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe12,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 BVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstni Softail Deluxe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 17,797 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perished 2018

Pass 21 Jun 2024 17,675 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 9,784 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 7,807 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe?

Based on 1,276 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 4
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement 4
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740 BVE is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe fails its MOT is registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 740 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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740 BVE is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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