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RK53 HOG

2005 Harley-davidson Flhrsi

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,531 mi
Last recorded25,531 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Flhrsi17,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhrsi
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 25,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 25,531 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,542 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 21,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 17,982 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 17,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,672 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fail 27 May 2008 14,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhrsi?

Based on 2,910 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
985
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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RK53 HOG is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flhrsi in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Flhrsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,938 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 Flhrsi fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK53 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhrsi typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhrsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK53 HOG registered?

RK53 HOG is a 2005 Harley-davidson Flhrsi, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is RK53 HOG safe to buy?

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