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BU05 XFS

2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia

Blue Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

11,833 mi
Last recorded11,833 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia9,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XFS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstfia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 11,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 11,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 11,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 10,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 10,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,820 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 9,047 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 8,479 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 8,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 7,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,636 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 6,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 6,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 6,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,825 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 5,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 4,796 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,369 miles

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 XFS is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia in Blue with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFS, 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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What year was BU05 XFS registered?

BU05 XFS is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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