INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FTR 1200
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The FTR 1200's first-time pass rate has risen 2.2 points since 2022, 91.1% to 93.3%.
What fails on a FTR 1200
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 36.4 | 1.0× |
| brakes |
|
9 | 20.5 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 13.6 | 3.5× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 9.1 | 2.9× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 9.1 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 6.8 | 0.6× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 4.5 | 0.4× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FTR 1200 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883).
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 FTR 1200.
Compare with any bike
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (92.7% pass). Weakest: 2021 (87.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FTR 1200 FAQ
Is the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FTR 1200 reliable?
The INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FTR 1200 is more reliable than average for its class: 91.5% of its 752 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #567 of 5428 models.
What does a FTR 1200 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed FTR 1200 tests.
What is the best year of FTR 1200 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (92.7%) and 2021 worst (87.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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