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BU04 HWY

2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi

Red Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,483 mi
Last recorded31,483 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi17,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HWY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhrsi
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 30,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,269 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 30,219 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,127 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,822 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 29,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 28,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 25,301 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 23,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 23,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 23,394 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 18,948 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 14,845 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhrsi?

Based on 2,910 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
985
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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BU04 HWY is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi in Red with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 17,548 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 Flhrsi fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 HWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhrsi typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhrsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 HWY registered?

BU04 HWY is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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