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HX55 NFH

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi

Black Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,200 mi
Last recorded30,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi16,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 NFH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdbi
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 29,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 28,997 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 27,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 26,398 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 25,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 24,130 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 24,066 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Small oil leak from primary drive casing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 23,168 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 23,168 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 22,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 18,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 18,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 15,911 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,911 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 9,778 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 5,682 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdbi?

Based on 3,586 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
746
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 11
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 10
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HX55 NFH is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi in Black with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 16,596 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 Fxdbi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 NFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HX55 NFH registered?

HX55 NFH is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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