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BU05 MTV

2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia

Silver Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,243 mi
Last recorded12,243 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia9,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 MTV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstfia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 12,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 12,243 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 11,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 11,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 11,952 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 11,948 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 11,339 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 11,287 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 10,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,350 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 10,350 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 8,307 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 May 2013 8,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 8,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 6,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 5,412 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 4,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 4,866 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)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstfia?

Based on 1,829 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
434
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
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BU05 MTV is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia in Silver with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,216 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 Flstfia fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 MTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU05 MTV is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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