Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster vs Harley-Davidson Flstf
The Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson Flstf — 96.6% vs 89.0%, a 7.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster | Harley-Davidson Flstf |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 96.6% | 89.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Median miles at test | 11,310 | 12,480 |
| MOT tests analysed | 641 | 30,148 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.