Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide are: Exhaust noisy (74% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (37.4% of vehicles), Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (28.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Harley Davidson Eglide (2014)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Harley Davidson Eglide

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 95.1% compared to 80%—this is genuinely impressive and suggests well-maintained machines. The dangerous defect rate of 11% is low enough not to be a major concern for buyers.

These bikes are running just 17,920 miles on average, which is relatively modest for their age, and the low failure count of 0.4 per vehicle reflects that owners tend to look after them. The 2.6 advisories per test suggest minor wear creeping in, so budget for routine maintenance and suspension checks before purchase, but this is hardly alarming for a leisure motorcycle.

We have limited data for the 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.4

Over 6.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 12k–22k

For context

These stats describe 163 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 163 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 74%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 37.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 23.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Nail in tyre

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 3.5%

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 3.5%

Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 3.1%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,135

typical

11,532

low mileage

22,473

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Harley Davidson Eglide vehicles fall between 11,532 and 22,473 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,532 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,532–22,473 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Harley Davidson Eglides sit.

⚠ Over 30,338 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Harley Davidson Eglide — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2014 Harley Davidson Eglides are still active.

94 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.4

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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