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FA53 BSU

2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,184 mi
Last recorded48,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi17,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BSU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhrsi
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,051 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 47,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 46,770 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 44,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,601 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive fraying (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 6,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 27,135 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 14,122 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,804 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 9,804 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FA53 BSU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FA53 BSU, 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 FA53 BSU registered?

FA53 BSU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flhrsi, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is FA53 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 BSU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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