Indian Scout
MotorcycleFrom 423 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 number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 3 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 92.3% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2015 | 90.5% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, audible warning not working |
Typical mileage
Half of all Scouts tested had between 4,077 and 11,206 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 7,331 median miles, the Scout has 0.113 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Indian Scout MOT pass rate?
The Indian Scout has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 423 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Indian Scout?
The most common MOT failure on the Indian Scout is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Indian Scout at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Indian Scout is 7,331 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,077 and 11,206 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.