INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ROADMASTER
Pass rate over time
The ROADMASTER's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2020 (96.3% → 97.3%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ROADMASTER passes first time 98.1% of the time; by 20k that's 96.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a ROADMASTER
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 20 | 0.3× |
| brakes |
|
4 | 20 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 15 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 15 | 0.6× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 15 | 0.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 5 | — |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 5 | 0.9× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 5 | 0.7× |
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 ROADMASTER beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, TRIUMPH ROCKET III).
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 ROADMASTER.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (100.0% pass). Weakest: 2015 (93.3%).
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 ROADMASTER FAQ
Is the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ROADMASTER reliable?
The INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ROADMASTER is more reliable than average for its class: 96.6% of its 641 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #15 of 5426 models.
What does a ROADMASTER fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 20% of all defects recorded against failed ROADMASTER tests.
What is the best year of ROADMASTER to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (100.0%) and 2015 worst (93.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a ROADMASTER last?
The median ROADMASTER shows 11,310 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 96.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.