Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia?

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 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia?

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 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia?

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 Flstfia (2005)

155 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 11.1% above UK average

91.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

8,502

typical mileage

4,403–14,007 middle half

4.5%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.14

avg MOT failures per car

over 11.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia

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 Flstfia 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.

4,403

low mileage

8,502

typical

14,007

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia vehicles fall between 4,403 and 14,007 miles.

2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia — Still on the Road

69 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% 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.

MOT History Averages

11.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.14

Avg failures per vehicle

3.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Harley Davidson Flstfia

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

172.5%

Exhaust noisy
81.7%

Exhaust noisy
19.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
17.6%

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition
16.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
13.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
13.4%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
12.7%

Headlamp aim too low

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.

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