Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain vs Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
The Indian Motorcycle Chieftain passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson Fxdwg — 94.7% vs 88.7%, a 6.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain | Harley-Davidson Fxdwg |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.7% | 88.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Median miles at test | 12,386 | 16,028 |
| MOT tests analysed | 264 | 14,585 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.