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TAZ 542

2004 Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,398 mi
Last recorded9,398 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected9,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 542
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 9,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 9,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 9,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 9,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 9,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 9,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 8,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 7,089 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 7,089 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 5,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 3,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,112 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 4,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 4,035 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 3,229 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 3,239 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 3,239 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected?

Based on 1,359 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
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TAZ 542 is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 9,398 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 Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAZ 542, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAZ 542 is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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