Indian Motorcycle Scout
MotorcycleFrom 644 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake efficiency below minimum requirement and brake control has insufficient reserve travel. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 1 |
| forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.9% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2019 | 93% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2018 | 87.2% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2017 | 92.8% | number plate showing an incorrect registration, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Scouts tested had between 3,089 and 9,054 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,803 median miles, the Scout has 0.134 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Indian Motorcycle Scout MOT pass rate?
The Indian Motorcycle Scout has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 644 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Indian Motorcycle Scout?
The most common MOT failure on the Indian Motorcycle Scout is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Indian Motorcycle Scout at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Indian Motorcycle Scout is 5,803 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,089 and 9,054 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.