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YN55 VYY

2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi

Black Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,733 mi
Last recorded31,733 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi16,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 VYY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdbi
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 31,733 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 31,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,605 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 27,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 33,001 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,255 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre as uneven wear pattern 1MM inplaces. (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2015 20,255 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre as uneven wear pattern 1MM inplaces. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear lever is bent

the rear indicator has the lense missing but still shows an amber lamp

Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 4,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 4,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 3,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 2,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 1,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 1,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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YN55 VYY is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi in Black with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YN55 VYY, 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 YN55 VYY registered?

YN55 VYY is a 2005 Harley-davidson Fxdbi, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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