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CF54 VEM

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,701 mi
Last recorded11,701 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VEM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 11,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 11,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 11,255 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 10,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 10,313 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 9,689 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 8,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 7,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,907 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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CF54 VEM is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF54 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CF54 VEM registered?

CF54 VEM is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CF54 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 VEM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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