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AY51 EJL

2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,653 mi
Last recorded32,653 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl16,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EJL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 32,653 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,196 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front engine mount worn

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 30,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine mount worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective small chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,467 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 25,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,914 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 22,914 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,045 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 18,045 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 13,958 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,585 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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AY51 EJL is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 16,736 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 EJL registered?

AY51 EJL is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AY51 EJL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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