Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom car check
Is the Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom reliable? We analysed 1,073 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, wheel bearings are excessively rough and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom.
Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 275 | 88.7% | 5,634 | 9,679 | 15,082 |
| 2007 | 566 | 89.0% | 6,584 | 11,370 | 17,338 |
| 2006 | 153 | 90.8% | 5,146 | 9,150 | 14,122 |
Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom 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 Fxdc Super Glide Custom
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
88.7% MOT pass rate from 275 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 153 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — 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 Fxdc Super Glide Custom Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom THIS CAR | 89.7% | 1,073 | 10,789 mi | 20 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 |
| Sinnis Hoodlum 125 | 74.9% | 590 | 4,045 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 Fxdc Super Glide Custom outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.7% across 1,073 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (6 recorded failures), wheel bearings are excessively rough (3), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Harley-davidson Fxdc Super Glide Custom owner drives around 553 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 Fxdc Super Glide Custom models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.