Harley Davidson Eglide
MotorcycleFrom 436 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap and a wheel bearing excessively rough. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 3 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 3 |
| brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 97% | brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2014 | 93.5% | fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eglides tested had between 15,314 and 27,517 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,987 median miles, the Eglide has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Harley Davidson models
Common questions
What is the Harley Davidson Eglide MOT pass rate?
The Harley Davidson Eglide has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 436 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Eglide?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson Eglide is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson Eglide at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson Eglide is 18,987 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,314 and 27,517 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.