Indian Motorcycle Scout MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.2 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Indian Motorcycle Scout tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar18.8%

   3 occurrences

2. 2.Audible warning not working18.8%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.5%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.5%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.5%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements12.5%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.3%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel6.3%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.A footrest missing or insecure6.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A throttle control not functioning correctly6.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Any part of the exhaust system insecure6.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Indian Motorcycle Scout tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted18.6%

   101 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.1%

   17 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.8%

   10 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.3%

   7 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.1%

   6 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%

   6 tests

7. 7.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.0.4%

   2 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.4%

   2 tests

What gets tested

The Scout fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,017

Test classes

class 2: 544

Compare within the range

Other Indian Motorcycle motorcycles

• Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber91.5% raw
• All Indian Motorcycle motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Indian Motorcycle Scout?

93.8% unadjusted, from 544 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Indian Motorcycle Scout fail its MOT on?

"Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar" is recorded in 18.8% of failed Indian Motorcycle Scout tests, followed by "Audible warning not working" (18.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Indian Motorcycle Scout usually have at its MOT?

7,017 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.