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YJ05 GBV

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci

Black Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,775 mi
Last recorded13,775 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci13,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GBV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdci
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 13,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 13,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 13,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 13,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 12,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 11,749 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 11,731 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 11,327 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 11,327 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose Upper (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2016 10,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,436 miles

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

numberplate cracked

Fail 3 May 2012 9,436 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

numberplate cracked

Pass 5 May 2011 9,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 8,655 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhausts may not be suitable for road use

Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,655 miles

exhausts may not be suitable for road use

Pass 8 May 2009 8,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,148 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdci?

Based on 2,648 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
701
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 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
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YJ05 GBV is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci in Black with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 13,444 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 Fxdci fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 GBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YJ05 GBV is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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