2014 Harley Davidson Wide Glide 1.7L Petrol · WA14 LXV

A continuous run of passes across eight recorded DVSA tests, with no failures and only two isolated advisories, defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2014 Harley Davidson Wide Glide. The most recent examination on 26 May 2026 resulted in a pass with an advisory noting the central rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit, mirroring an identical tyre advisory recorded at the 12 April 2023 test. The intervening MOTs in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 returned clean results with no defects recorded, and the earlier 2018 and 2019 tests were similarly unblemished. The pattern shows stable roadworthiness compliance rather than any deteriorating trend, though the recurrence of a rear tyre wear advisory at roughly three-year intervals is a notable mechanical signal worth investigating further on inspection. At 16,754 recorded miles against an age of approximately twelve years, this machine has averaged around 1,396 miles annually, which is a notably low annual accumulation for a motorcycle of this vintage. There is a gap in the recorded test history between 2019 and 2021, consistent with a motorcycle of this age either being off the road or exempt from testing during that interval, while a further gap exists between 2021 and 2022 where mileage progression cannot be tracked precisely. Low annual mileage on a motorcycle typically translates to prolonged standing periods, which can affect battery state of charge, tyre age-hardening independent of tread depth, brake disc surface corrosion, and the drying out and subsequent cracking of fork seals and rubber hosing. Although the record does not show any related advisories, the usage profile alone warrants confirmation that consumable rubber components and brake hydraulic items have been inspected and refreshed within recent service history rather than simply left dormant. The repeated advisory centred on the rear tyre reaching the legal tread limit is the single specific component flagged across the entire DVSA history and warrants particular physical attention during any inspection. The motorcycle is a wide-leg, fat-end rear-shod cruiser, and the recurring wear pattern on the central running section suggests the bike is being ridden predominantly in a straight line on dry tarmac, which accelerates the characteristic chicken-strip wear pattern in the middle of the tyre while leaving the edges relatively unworn. A prospective buyer should measure remaining tread depth across the full width, inspect for flat-spotting or sidewall cracking indicative of age rather than use, check the front tyre condition with equal rigour, and confirm the manufacturing date code to ensure the tyres are not excessively aged rubber that has simply retained tread depth through low mileage. The five-year plus service intervals typical of such low-mileage machines mean a tyre fitted more than six or seven years ago could present a grip hazard regardless of remaining tread. Beyond the recorded advisory items, the buyer should focus on the wear items most affected by the combination of age and low annual mileage. Brake discs should be checked for any lipping, surface rust that does not clean off after a short ride, and binding or seized caliper pistons which are common on infrequently used motorcycles. The fork stanchions should be inspected for pitting, rust spotting, or any oil residue suggesting compromised seals, and the suspension should be evaluated for any knocking or harshness over minor surface imperfections during a ridden assessment. Drive belt or chain condition, sprocket wear, and the state of the battery under load should all be physically verified, as should any rubber hosing, brake lines, and electrical connections for perishing. Finally, a short ridden test should be carried out to confirm straight-line stability, absence of vibration through the handlebars, and consistent braking feel, as the low-mileage profile combined with the age of the machine makes a thorough functional evaluation just as important as the clean paper record suggests.