Model report · 2005–2025
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
1811cc
Petrol
Class 2
91.5%
first-time pass rate
3.8%
failed outright
10,202
median miles at test
130
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2024–2025
The CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE's first-time pass rate has risen 6.0 points since 2024, 87.9% to 93.9%.
What fails on a CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension |
|
4 | 40 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 30 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 10 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 10 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 10 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, TRIUMPH ROCKET III).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTF
88.9% pass · 30.1k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTC
89.4% pass · 23.7k tests
TRIUMPH
ROCKET III
88.3% pass · 15.5k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FXDWG
88.7% pass · 14.6k tests
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 CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE.