Harley Davidson Flstfi (2005)
2005 Harley Davidson Flstfi
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI is genuinely reliable on MOT, with a 90.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 12.2% of tested bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a bike that tends to be looked after; the median mileage of just 10,838 suggests owners aren't thrashing these machines hard.
The typical bike arrives with 1.43 failures and 5.4 advisories per test, pointing to small wear items and maintenance niggles rather than structural problems. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and electrical connectors—those advisories add up—but the overall picture is a well-behaved cruiser that responds to decent upkeep.
What to check before buying a 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfi
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 Flstfi 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 Flstfi vehicles fall between 6,760 and 17,195 miles.
2005 Harley Davidson Flstfi — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the 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 Flstfi
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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162.7%
Exhaust noisy
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94.7%
Exhaust noisy
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22.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.2%
Rear Exhaust noisy
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12.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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