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RD54 RZW

2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,483 mi
Last recorded58,483 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli11,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 RZW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdli
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 58,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt worn

Fail 3 Jul 2023 58,049 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Unable to see/check brake fluid

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Unable to see/check brake fluid

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,575 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020
Fail 15 May 2020

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose outer casing cut due to contact with mudguard (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdli?

Based on 2,353 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
726
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
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RD54 RZW is a 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,787 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 Fxdli fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD54 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdli typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RD54 RZW registered?

RD54 RZW is a 2005 Harley Davidson Fxdli, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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