Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19?

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 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19?

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 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19?

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 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19?

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 Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 (2019)

Q: Is the 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 370 vehicles, the 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

370 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19

CarHunch analysed 370 real MOT records for the 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 370 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2019 Harley-Davidson FLSB Sport Glide is a strong performer on its first MOT attempt, passing at 89.3% versus the UK average of 80%, and only 6.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below concern level. Reliability here is solid, with just 0.25 failures per vehicle on average, suggesting these bikes are built to last.

The median mileage of just 8,183 miles for these five-year-old machines tells you most owners are using them for weekend cruises rather than commuting, which is typical for this model and helps explain the healthy pass rate. With only 1.4 advisories per vehicle on average, you're looking at a bike that needs routine maintenance but isn't plagued by systemic problems—just budget for scheduled servicing and inspect the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, fluids) before you buy.

The 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 3.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 370 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 370 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.2% 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 (98%)	364	94.8%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 404 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 61.9%

250

Maroon 8.2%

Red 7.2%

Blue 6.4%

Silver 6.2%

Green 5.2%

Orange 5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 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.

8,183

typical

5,341

low mileage

11,762

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 vehicles fall between 5,341 and 11,762 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,341 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.

✓ 5,341–11,762 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19s sit.

⚠ Over 15,878 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Harley Davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 19s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 299 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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