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DL14 BBU

2014 Harley Davidson Softail

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,966 mi
Last recorded19,966 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Harley Davidson Softail9,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL14 BBU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSoftail
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 19,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,393 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front pads wearing thin

front tyre tread getting low

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2023 16,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 15,981 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2021 12,703 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,061 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 11,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 11,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 9,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 9,161 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 8,278 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Softail?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicator missing 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
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DL14 BBU is a 2014 Harley Davidson Softail in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Harley Davidson Softail models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 9,256 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 Softail fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL14 BBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Softail typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 12 years old, this Harley Davidson Softail is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DL14 BBU is a 2014 Harley Davidson Softail, first registered on 6 August 2014.

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