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FJ53 HTY

2004 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

491 mi
Last recorded491 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Fxd12,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HTY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 295 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 13,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 13,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 11,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 9,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 9,081 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 9,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 7,851 miles

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,845 miles

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 7,493 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 7,493 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 5,701 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,131 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 13,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,676 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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FJ53 HTY is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,236 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 HTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 HTY registered?

FJ53 HTY is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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