Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber (2020)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Indian Scout Bobber is a genuinely reliable proposition: it posts a 92.5% first-time pass rate, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are almost non-existent at under 1%. These bikes are clearly well-engineered and built to last.

At just over 4,000 miles median usage for a four-year-old machine, owners aren't thrashing them—they're garage queens and weekend riders. The low failure rate (0.16 per vehicle) reflects that gentle treatment, though the 1.2 advisories per bike suggest you should budget for routine maintenance items like wear parts and consumables. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake fluid condition and tyre age rather than structural concerns.

Generally reliable 12.5% above UK average
92.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
4,013
typical mileage
2,269–6,457 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 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.

2,269
low mileage
4,013
typical
6,457
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber vehicles fall between 2,269 and 6,457 miles.

2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

78 91 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
1.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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