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YN05 VBV

2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia

Black Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,637 mi
Last recorded11,637 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia9,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VBV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstfia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 11,637 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 11,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 11,055 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 11,055 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 10,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 10,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 8,817 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 8,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 7,795 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,853 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 5,623 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,623 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstfia?

Based on 1,829 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
434
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
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YN05 VBV is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia in Black with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,216 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 Flstfia fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN05 VBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YN05 VBV registered?

YN05 VBV is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is YN05 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 VBV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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