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FD53 ZVU

2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi

White Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,163 mi
Last recorded47,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi16,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ZVU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstci Heritage Softail Classi
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,182 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 42,597 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 40,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,621 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 38,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 38,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,303 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,866 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi?

Based on 6,386 MOT tests across 553 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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FD53 ZVU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi in White with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,272 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 Flstci Heritage Softail Classi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD53 ZVU registered?

FD53 ZVU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is FD53 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 ZVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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