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FWY 78L

2004 Harley Davidson Fxsti

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,101 mi
Last recorded21,101 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Fxsti14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 78L
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsti
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 21,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 20,337 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 18,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 15,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,528 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 11,528 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 11,507 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 10,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 8,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 8,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 7,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear footrest mounts fitted...no footrest. both top heat shield clips undone

Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 4,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 4,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,233 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsti?

Based on 4,054 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
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FWY 78L is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxsti in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson Fxsti models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 14,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxsti fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWY 78L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsti typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWY 78L registered?

FWY 78L is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxsti, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FWY 78L safe to buy?

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