Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui reliable?

Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles, the 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui are: Exhaust noisy (94.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (42.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Harley Davidson Flhtcui (2004)

101 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui

CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI is a genuinely reliable cruiser, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average by 12 percentage points—and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 10.9%. You're looking at a well-maintained cohort overall, with fewer than one failure per vehicle on average (0.85) and most issues appearing as minor advisories rather than serious problems.

The median mileage of 20,045 is low for a 20-year-old machine, suggesting these bikes aren't being ridden hard or often, which explains the strong pass rates. If you're buying one, focus your inspection on the advisory items (averaging 3.4 per bike)—likely suspension, lighting, and exhaust health—rather than expecting structural drama; run a pre-purchase MOT check to see what's actually flagged on the specific machine you're considering.

We have limited data for the 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 10 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 12k–29k

For context

These stats describe 101 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 101 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 94.2%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 42.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 37.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 6.8%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 4.8%

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height · Horn not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui

Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,045

typical

12,281

low mileage

28,859

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui vehicles fall between 12,281 and 28,859 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,281 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,281–28,859 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcuis sit.

⚠ Over 38,959 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcui — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2004 Harley Davidson Flhtcuis are still active.

28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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