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WX05 VUM

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,779 mi
Last recorded18,779 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi12,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VUM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdwgi
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 18,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 17,325 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 17,289 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 16,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,237 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 13,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 11,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 10,991 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 10,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 10,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 10,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 10,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 7,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,907 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,542 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 3,537 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 3,529 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 3,465 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 3,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,049 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 3,049 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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WX05 VUM is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX05 VUM, 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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What year was WX05 VUM registered?

WX05 VUM is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdwgi, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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