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HD02 KEV

2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

3,956 mi
Last recorded3,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard14,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 KEV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 3,956 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024
Fail 16 Jan 2024

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 9,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 8,786 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 7,881 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 7,881 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 5,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 5,031 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 3,438 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 3,438 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 3,409 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 3,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 3,017 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 2,060 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 1,951 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,149 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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HD02 KEV is a 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,195 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 Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD02 KEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD02 KEV registered?

HD02 KEV is a 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is HD02 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD02 KEV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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