Harley-Davidson WLC
Real ownership data from 53 UK WLC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common WLC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | fail | 17.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 14.5% |
| Wheels | fail | 6.7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.3% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 3.3% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
WLC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 9 | 42,156 mi | 20 | 88.46% |
| 1942 | 8 | 4,662 mi | 138 | 80.95% |
WLC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson WLC?
Across 53 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (17.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (14.5% of all recorded faults), wheels (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Harley-Davidson WLC?
The median Harley-Davidson WLC in the UK has covered 12,012 miles, and typically rides about 110 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,964 and 32,394 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson WLC reliable?
90.17% of Harley-Davidson WLC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 53 Harley-Davidson WLC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.