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BX55 VEL

2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli

Grey Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,826 mi
Last recorded23,826 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli11,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdli
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 23,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 23,796 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,577 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing no seat belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 22,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 19,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 15,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 14,050 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 11,981 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 11,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 10,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,894 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 6,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 4,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 4,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 2,902 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdli?

Based on 2,353 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
726
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
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BX55 VEL is a 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli in Grey with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,787 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 Fxdli fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdli typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 VEL registered?

BX55 VEL is a 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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