2005 Harley-Davidson Flstni Softail Deluxe 1.4L Petrol · D2 UXE

The 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 23,343 miles which passed with no defects recorded. Prior examinations in 2024 and 2022 likewise returned clean passes, showing no worsening faults across the available history. The single failure entry on 3 July 2021 at 21,958 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The recorded mileage reflects very light use for a 21-year-old machine. The odometer read 21,958 miles in July 2021 and climbed only to 23,343 miles by April 2026, an average of roughly 277 miles per year over that span. Earlier gaps between tests are narrow; the 2022, 2024, and 2026 passes sit close to annual intervals. Such low accumulation suggests long standing periods, though the clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still inspect the softail suspension linkage and rear shock mounts for corrosion or worn bushes, as prolonged inactivity accelerates seizing and rubber degradation more than high-mileage use. The brake calipers and discs warrant a physical check for binding or pitting, given the bike has covered little distance under load since 2021. Examine the frame and mounting points for structural rust at the lower yokes and exhaust hanger brackets. The absence of advisories across four passes implies prior keepers stored the machine dry and maintained it competently, but a 2005 cruiser with 23k miles demands hands-on verification of tyre sidewall cracking and fluid condition before road use.