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VU05 BTX

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci

Red Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,744 mi
Last recorded12,744 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci13,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BTX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdci
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 12,744 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 12,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 12,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 12,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 11,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 10,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 9,689 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 9,686 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 9,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 8,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 6,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 6,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,938 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdci?

Based on 2,648 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
701
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
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VU05 BTX is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci in Red with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 13,444 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 Fxdci fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxdci typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxdci is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU05 BTX registered?

VU05 BTX is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdci, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is VU05 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 BTX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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