HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS STREET GLIDE SP 1745 18
Pass rate over time
The FLHXS STREET GLIDE SP 1745 18's first-time pass rate has risen 2.5 points since 2021, 91.9% to 94.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLHXS STREET GLIDE SP 1745 18 passes first time 94.9% of the time; by 30k that's 94.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a FLHXS STREET GLIDE SP 1745 18
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 33.3 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 11.1 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 5.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FLHXS STREET GLIDE SP 1745 18 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FLHXS STREET GLIDE SP 1745 18.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (94.5% pass). Weakest: 2018 (92.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.