Harley-Davidson EGLIDE
Real ownership data from 424 UK EGLIDE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EGLIDE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 18.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9% |
| Other | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Fuel system | major | 3% |
| Electrical | major | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
EGLIDE mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 15,354 mi | 1,400 | 82.76% |
| 2016 | 44 | 17,350 mi | 1,748 | 94.27% |
| 2015 | 148 | 19,778 mi | 1,681 | 94.94% |
| 2014 | 163 | 21,611 mi | 1,758 | 93.62% |
| 2013 | 28 | 20,756 mi | 1,640 | 88.65% |
| 2010 | 5 | 27,509 mi | 1,163 | 93.33% |
EGLIDE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson EGLIDE?
Across 424 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Harley-Davidson EGLIDE?
The median Harley-Davidson EGLIDE in the UK has covered 20,175 miles, and typically rides about 1,625 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,981 and 29,837 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson EGLIDE reliable?
93.49% of Harley-Davidson EGLIDE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 424 Harley-Davidson EGLIDE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.