Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18?

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 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18?

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 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18?

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 Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 (2018)

Q: Is the 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.9% first-time pass rate

2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2018 Street Glide SP is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 65% against the typical 80%—a significant gap that suggests buyers should budget for more frequent repairs and remedial work. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 4.7%, so safety isn't the primary concern here.

These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 12,849 miles), yet still accumulating an average of 1.3 advisories per vehicle, which points to age-related wear rather than hard use. Before purchase, get an independent pre-MOT inspection to identify any brewing electrical, fuel system, or exhaust issues—these large cruisers are prone to niggling faults that add up quickly at MOT time.

We have limited data for the 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 3.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 8k–19k

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These stats describe 107 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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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	102	93.8%	0.21

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 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.

12,849

typical

8,051

low mileage

19,087

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 vehicles fall between 8,051 and 19,087 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,051 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.

✓ 8,051–19,087 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18s sit.

⚠ Over 25,767 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Harley Davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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