Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber reliable?

Based on MOT data from 112 vehicles, the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber (2020)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 112 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 112 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,013

typical

2,269

low mileage

6,457

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,269 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,269–6,457 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobbers sit.

⚠ Over 8,716 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobbers are still on the road.

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

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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