Indian Motorcycle Scout Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Indian Motorcycle Scout reliable? We analysed 2,370 real MOT tests across 626 vehicles to find out.
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The Indian Motorcycle Scout is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Indian Motorcycle Scout.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Indian Motorcycle Scout. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Indian Motorcycle Scout MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Indian Motorcycle Scout to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Indian Motorcycle Scout models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Indian Motorcycle Scout owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Indian Motorcycle Scout MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Indian Motorcycle Scout year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77 | 90.9% | 1,713 | 3,608 | 7,219 |
| 2021 | 162 | 95.1% | 2,255 | 3,652 | 6,308 |
| 2020 | 307 | 94.5% | 2,358 | 4,414 | 6,667 |
| 2019 | 479 | 93.9% | 2,925 | 5,298 | 10,080 |
| 2018 | 525 | 92.8% | 3,480 | 5,754 | 9,386 |
| 2017 | 704 | 94.0% | 3,116 | 5,668 | 9,005 |
How Long Does a Indian Motorcycle Scout Last?
Based on 626 Indian Motorcycle Scout vehicles on UK roads.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Indian Motorcycle Scout 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 Scout
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.1% MOT pass rate from 162 tests
90.9% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
The best year to buy a used Indian Motorcycle Scout is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.1% across 162 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.9% — 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 Scout Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Motorcycle Scout THIS CAR | 93.7% | 2,370 | 5,220 mi | — yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber | 90.7% | 2,488 | 4,208 mi | — yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 | 92% | 1,001 | 3,938 mi | — yrs |
| Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty | 93.1% | 590 | 5,176 mi | — yrs |
| Ssangyong Musso SE | 61.6% | 1,039 | 104,925 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber (90.7% pass rate) and the Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 (92.0% pass rate), the Indian Motorcycle Scout outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Indian Motorcycle Scout has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.7% across 2,370 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Indian Motorcycle Scout 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 Scout owner drives around 758 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.