Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster car check
Is the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster reliable? We analysed 435 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster.
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 78 | 97.4% | 5,618 | 11,057 | 16,060 |
| 2018 | 114 | 99.1% | 6,134 | 11,730 | 19,193 |
| 2017 | 151 | 95.4% | 8,403 | 12,366 | 18,702 |
How Long Does a Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Last?
Based on 107 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster vehicles on UK roads.
Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
99.1% MOT pass rate from 114 tests
95.4% MOT pass rate from 151 tests
The best year to buy a used Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 99.1% across 114 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster THIS CAR | 97.0% | 435 | 11,188 mi | — yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber | 90.7% | 2,488 | 4,208 mi | — yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Scout | 93.7% | 2,370 | 5,220 mi | — yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 | 92% | 1,001 | 3,938 mi | — yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V | 76.9% | 762 | 99,720 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber (90.7% pass rate) and the Indian Motorcycle Scout (93.7% pass rate), the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Indian Motorcycle RoadmasterShould you buy a used Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster?
The Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.0% across 435 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is drive belt so worn it is likely to fail. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster owner drives around 1,456 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.