Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber reliable? We analysed 2,488 real MOT tests across 763 vehicles to find out.
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The Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber 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 Bobber.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 127 | 90.6% | 1,522 | 3,182 | 5,126 |
| 2021 | 379 | 91.6% | 2,124 | 3,495 | 5,630 |
| 2020 | 308 | 94.2% | 2,336 | 4,153 | 7,353 |
| 2019 | 673 | 90.0% | 2,582 | 4,041 | 6,448 |
| 2018 | 829 | 90.3% | 2,656 | 4,843 | 8,901 |
| 2017 | 56 | 92.9% | 2,786 | 3,732 | 6,440 |
How Long Does a Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber Last?
Based on 763 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber vehicles on UK roads.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber 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 Bobber
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.2% MOT pass rate from 308 tests
90.0% MOT pass rate from 673 tests
The best year to buy a used Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 308 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — 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 Bobber 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 Bobber THIS CAR | 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 |
| Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty | 93.1% | 590 | 5,176 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Trafic SL27 DCI 100 SWB | 67.5% | 2,364 | 156,570 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Indian Motorcycle Scout (93.7% pass rate) and the Indian Motorcycle Ftr 1200 (92.0% pass rate), the Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.7% across 2,488 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 tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber 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 Bobber owner drives around 652 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.