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HX55 HVJ

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,511 mi
Last recorded18,511 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi12,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 HVJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdwgi
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 18,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 18,420 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 18,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure mounting bolt loose or bush worn (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose connection leaking at caliper end (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

front brake hose security

Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,004 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 18,001 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking At bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,543 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 17,522 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 17,215 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently on the legal limit @ 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 13,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,161 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 10,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,945 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 9,945 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 8,510 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 8,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,684 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdwgi?

Based on 3,152 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
689
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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HX55 HVJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,674 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 Fxdwgi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 HVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxdwgi typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxdwgi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX55 HVJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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