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YJ54 FBW

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,191 mi
Last recorded43,191 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FBW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 43,191 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 42,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 42,283 miles

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 41,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,859 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,496 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,469 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,223 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,223 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,242 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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YJ54 FBW is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 FBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ54 FBW registered?

YJ54 FBW is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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