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S8 CTO

2004 Harley Davidson Fxdli

Blue Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,344 mi
Last recorded29,344 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdli14,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CTO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdli
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 29,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 28,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 28,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 28,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 27,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 26,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 25,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,408 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 24,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,411 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,268 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,623 miles

FRont brake lever does not fully return back to its normal position when brake lever released.this does not affect the operation of the brake but may affect the operation of the front brake light switch,possibly causing the light to remain on when th

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

brake lever is released.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,263 miles

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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S8 CTO is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdli in Blue with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdli models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 14,175 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 S8 CTO, 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 22 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 S8 CTO registered?

S8 CTO is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdli, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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