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Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 reliable? We analysed 1,248 real MOT tests across 386 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,248 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.2%
Typical Mileage
7,830mi
Annual Mileage
1,492mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20.

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Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

97.1%
2021
94.3%
2020
92.5%
2019

Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up on sidecar 1
Valve stem seriously damaged On sidecar 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/70x16 1

Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
610 mi/yr
Typical
1,492 mi/yr
Average
2,038 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,835 mi/yr

Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 172 97.1% 4,681 7,148 10,394
2020 739 94.3% 4,384 7,719 12,470
2019 294 92.5% 4,740 8,512 13,571

How Long Does a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 Last?

Based on 386 Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,830 mi
75th Percentile
12,755 mi
95th Percentile
21,514 mi
Max Recorded
35,910 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

97.1% MOT pass rate from 172 tests

Year to avoid
2019

92.5% MOT pass rate from 294 tests

The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.1% across 172 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.5% — 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 Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 THIS CAR 94.2% 1,248 7,830 mi — yrs
Harley-davidson Xlh 883 88.8% 47,203 10,536 mi 38 yrs
Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport 89.4% 16,429 10,286 mi 29 yrs
Harley-davidson XL53 C 88.6% 15,043 11,058 mi 28 yrs
Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto 93.2% 1,200 12,574 mi — yrs

Compared to the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 (88.8% pass rate) and the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport (89.4% pass rate), the Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20?

The Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.2% across 1,248 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

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 Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 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 Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 owner drives around 1,492 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.

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.

Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 reliable?
Based on 1,248 MOT tests, the Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 has a 94.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 do per year?
The typical Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 does around 1,492 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 20 is 2021 with a 97.1% pass rate across 172 tests.