Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.9 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 Bobber tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements22.7%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted18.2%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements13.6%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.1%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.1%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement4.5%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre cords exposed or damaged4.5%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Brake hoses or connections leaking4.5%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Joining/attachment plates or fastenings insecure4.5%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted28.7%

   178 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.0%

   31 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.6%

   16 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.3%

   8 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution0.6%

   4 tests

6. 6.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering0.3%

   2 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.3%

   2 tests

8. 8.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.3%

   2 tests

What gets tested

The Scout Bobber fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

5,825

Test classes

class 2: 621

Compare within the range

Other Indian Motorcycle motorcycles

• Indian Motorcycle Scout93.8% raw
• All Indian Motorcycle motorcycles

Common questions

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

91.5% unadjusted, from 621 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 22.7% of failed Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber tests, followed by "Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted" (18.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

5,825 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.