Harley Davidson Flhtcui (2005)
2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI is a genuinely reliable machine—a 92.7% first-time pass rate beats the UK average of 80% by a comfortable margin, and only 10% of vehicles ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is well below the concern threshold. The low failure rate of 0.88 per vehicle backs up that impression.
At just 18,187 miles median, these bikes are typically well-preserved collector or leisure machines rather than hard-ridden commuters, which partly explains the strong MOT performance. The 2.9 advisories per test suggest minor wear items crop up (likely brake fluid, hoses, and lighting), so budget for routine maintenance when you buy—but don't expect structural or mechanical surprises.
What to check before buying a 2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui vehicles fall between 10,794 and 27,798 miles.
2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Harley Davidson Flhtcui
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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65.7%
Exhaust noisy
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33.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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28.5%
Exhaust noisy
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27.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.7%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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23.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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20.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.5%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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