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LJ55 HYU

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi

Black Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,557 mi
Last recorded14,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi16,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HYU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdbi
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 14,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 13,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 12,708 miles

Oil leak at gear shifter

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 12,426 miles

Cut in front tyre

Drive belt cover fouling rear sprocket

Fail 22 Jul 2022 12,407 miles

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

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

Cut in front tyre

Drive belt cover fouling rear sprocket

Pass 10 Jul 2021 11,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 11,486 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 9,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 9,386 miles

clutch lever mount in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2019 9,386 miles

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

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

clutch lever mount in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,265 miles

headlight tapped for mot

Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 6,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,672 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 5,672 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,647 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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LJ55 HYU is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi in Black with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ55 HYU, 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 LJ55 HYU registered?

LJ55 HYU is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 HYU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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