Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber (2019)

176 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber

CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The Scout Bobber is a strong performer, with an 89% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.4% of vehicles. Reliability-wise, you're looking at a bike that typically needs only 0.36 failures addressed per MOT, suggesting the mechanicals are sound.

At under 3,800 miles median mileage for a 2019, these bikes haven't been thrashed, which explains the healthy pass rate and low failure count. The 1.6 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items crop up, but if you're buying one, budget for routine maintenance rather than major repairs—and check the service history to confirm those advisories have been properly addressed.

Generally reliable 9% above UK average
89%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
3,837
typical mileage
2,668–5,817 middle half
3.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.36
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 175 89% 0.36
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,668
low mileage
3,837
typical
5,817
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber vehicles fall between 2,668 and 5,817 miles.

2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 139 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

141 139 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.36
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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