HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10
Pass rate over time
The FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10's first-time pass rate has risen 13.0 points since 2013, 75.6% to 88.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 passes first time 85.9% of the time; by 20k that's 81.6%.
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 FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 22.6 | 0.8× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 20.8 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
7 | 13.2 | 4.5× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 9.4 | 0.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 9.4 | 0.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 5.7 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 5.7 | 0.4× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 5.7 | 0.6× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 3.8 | 0.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 3.8 | 1.6× |
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
On first-time pass rate the FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C).
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 FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (87.2% pass). Weakest: 2010 (86.8%).
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 FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 FAQ
Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 reliable?
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 is about average for its class: 86.7% of its 676 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1986 of 5426 models.
What does a FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 tests.
How many miles will a FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 last?
The median FXDWG WGLIDE 1584 10 shows 9,145 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 81.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.