Harley-Davidson XLCH
Real ownership data from 81 UK XLCH motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XLCH problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.1% |
| Other | fail | 8.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.9% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
XLCH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 21,609 mi | 12 | 100% |
| 1976 | 6 | 7,600 mi | — | 80% |
XLCH questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson XLCH?
Across 81 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.1% of all recorded faults), other (8.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Harley-Davidson XLCH?
The median Harley-Davidson XLCH in the UK has covered 9,898 miles, and typically rides about 138 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,749 and 20,356 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLCH reliable?
87.32% of Harley-Davidson XLCH MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.69 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 81 Harley-Davidson XLCH motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.