Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty vs Harley-Davidson XL
The Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson XL: 92.2% vs 87.9%, a 4.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty | Harley-Davidson XL |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 92.2% | 87.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.4 pts | -0.1 pts |
| Engine size | 1,000cc | 883cc |
| Rank among all models | #434 of 5428 | #1639 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 4,845 | 6,108 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,103 | 18,541 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | lamps and reflectors |
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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty | Harley-Davidson XL |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Brakes | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Structure & body | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.1% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty | Harley-Davidson XL |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 94.5% | 86.5% |
| 2020 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
| 2021 | 94.9% | 88.8% |
| 2022 | 94.1% | 88.5% |
| 2023 | 88.8% | 88.4% |
| 2024 | 92.0% | 87.6% |
| 2025 | 91.4% | 87.5% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty | Harley-Davidson XL |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 92.8% | 89.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 89.6% | 85.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 89.5% | 85.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty vs Harley-Davidson XL FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty or the Harley-Davidson XL?
The Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson XL: 92.2% vs 87.9%, a 4.3-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty still comes out ahead: +3.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty, -0.1 for the Harley-Davidson XL. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.5% of Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (0.7%).
What does the Harley-Davidson XL fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.0% of Harley-Davidson XL MOT tests failed on it, then structure & body (1.0%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty or the Harley-Davidson XL?
At 20k-30k miles the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty passes first time more often: 89.5% for the Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty vs 85.6% for the Harley-Davidson XL.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.