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AB04 FAT

2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia

Black Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,326 mi
Last recorded49,326 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia9,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 FAT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstfia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,326 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 49,322 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 48,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 47,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 45,571 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 44,393 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 43,337 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 41,641 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

drive belt perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,699 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 38,699 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,348 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,348 miles

Centre Front Upper Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Outer Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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AB04 FAT is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia in Black with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AB04 FAT, 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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AB04 FAT is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flstfia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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