Harley Davidson Eglide Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Harley Davidson Eglide car check
Is the Harley Davidson Eglide reliable? We analysed 2,690 real MOT tests across 423 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley Davidson Eglide is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley Davidson Eglide.
Harley Davidson Eglide Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley Davidson Eglide. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley Davidson Eglide MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley Davidson Eglide to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley Davidson Eglide Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Harley Davidson Eglide fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Harley Davidson Eglide Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Harley Davidson Eglide models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Harley Davidson Eglide Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley Davidson Eglide owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Harley Davidson Eglide MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley Davidson Eglide year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 257 | 95.3% | 8,166 | 13,354 | 18,704 |
| 2015 | 947 | 94.9% | 9,534 | 15,423 | 23,185 |
| 2014 | 1,126 | 94.0% | 10,733 | 16,576 | 24,552 |
| 2013 | 195 | 89.2% | 9,870 | 15,858 | 24,598 |
How Long Does a Harley Davidson Eglide Last?
Based on 423 Harley Davidson Eglide vehicles on UK roads.
Harley Davidson Eglide Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley Davidson Eglide MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Harley Davidson Eglide
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.3% MOT pass rate from 257 tests
89.2% MOT pass rate from 195 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley Davidson Eglide is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 257 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Harley Davidson Eglide Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley Davidson Eglide THIS CAR | 93.9% | 2,690 | 15,684 mi | 13 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Flstf | 90.2% | 29,205 | 12,821 mi | 36 yrs |
| Harley Davidson XL | 89.1% | 22,811 | 6,150 mi | 13 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Flstc | 90.4% | 18,909 | 18,256 mi | 37 yrs |
| Aprilia Etv Caponord | 86.7% | 2,071 | 18,622 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Harley Davidson Flstf (90.2% pass rate) and the Harley Davidson XL (89.1% pass rate), the Harley Davidson Eglide outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Harley Davidson Eglide has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 2,690 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Harley Davidson Eglide with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Harley Davidson Eglide owner drives around 1,536 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Harley Davidson Eglide models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.