Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 (2020)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Indian FTR 1200 passes its MOT first time in 87.4% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.8%—well below the threshold that would concern buyers. This is a reassuringly reliable bike for a modern middleweight cruiser.

At under 4,700 miles on average, these bikes are still relatively new and lightly used, which explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 0.24 per vehicle. The 0.8 advisories per bike suggest minor wear items emerging, but nothing systemic; when buying used, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake wear rather than expecting major engine work.

Generally reliable 7.4% above UK average
87.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
3,336
typical mileage
2,209–5,677 middle half
3.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.24
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 130 87.3% 0.24
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,209
low mileage
3,336
typical
5,677
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 vehicles fall between 2,209 and 5,677 miles.

2020 Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 96 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

94 96 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.24
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200:

2019