2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci 1.4L Petrol · SJ05 MBG

The 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTCI presents a verified roadworthy status from its most recent MOT test on 28 December 2023, which it passed with no defects or advisories recorded at 10,059 miles. As only a single clean entry exists within the official DVSA history, no longitudinal trend can be established. The absence of advisory notes from this test does indicate that, at the point of examination, the tester identified no items requiring attention within the scope of the MOT assessment. Recorded mileage stands at approximately 10,059 miles across roughly 21 years, equating to around 479 miles annually. This is notably low usage for a motorcycle of this age, and the single MOT entry spanning from December 2023 means the recorded accumulation history is limited. Low annual mileage on a motorcycle can reflect light leisure use, seasonal riding, or extended periods of storage. Any long-standing motorcycle at this mileage bracket warrants closer physical inspection for age-related deterioration that routine annual MOT testing may not fully capture, such as dried and cracked internal rubber components, oxidation in fuel systems, or degradation of brake hydraulic seals from inactivity. A prospective buyer should prioritise a hands-on inspection beyond the MOT certificate itself. The braking system, despite passing inspection, requires scrutiny of the calipers, master cylinder, and brake lines for corrosion or fluid degradation given the low usage profile. Tyres more than five years old can suffer sidewall hardening and cracking even with adequate tread, and the date code on the sidewalls should be checked. Drive belt or chain condition, primary and transmission fluid condition, battery health, and electrical system integrity should all be assessed in person. For a 21-year-old machine displaying such low recorded mileage, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is strongly recommended to verify mechanical integrity beyond what MOT documentation alone can demonstrate. Based on the sparse but clean MOT data, and accounting for the vehicle's age and very low mileage which introduces its own inspection considerations, the risk profile leans towards medium. The buying score sits at 55, reflecting the limited historical data rather than any confirmed mechanical concern. A Low risk rating cannot be justified on a single MOT pass for a 21-year-old motorcycle.