HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM

1584cc Petrol Class 2

#1541 of 5426 overall #260 of 397 HARLEY-DAVIDSONs #310 of 465 cruiser bikes

88.2%

first-time pass rate

4.1%

failed outright

9,679

median miles at test

858

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.7 points since 2010, 95.7% to 85.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM passes first time 92.0% of the time; by 30k that's 85.3%.

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 FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	11	22	0.5×
lighting and signalling	8	16	0.1×
steering and suspension	7	14	0.2×
tyres and wheels	6	12	0.4×
reg plates and vin	5	10	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	3	6	1.5×
suspension	3	6	0.5×
tyres	3	6	0.5×
structure and attachments	2	4	0.3×
brakes	2	4	0.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C).

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF 88.9% pass · 30.1k tests HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC 89.4% pass · 23.7k tests HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C 88.4% pass · 15.7k tests HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG 88.7% pass · 14.6k tests

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 FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2006 (89.5% pass). Weakest: 2008 (88.0%).

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.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM reliable?

The HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 858 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.

What does a FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 22% of all defects recorded against failed FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM tests.

What is the best year of FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (89.5%) and 2008 worst (88.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM last?

The median FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM shows 9,679 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 85.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.