Indian Motorcycle Scout (2018)
2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Indian Scout passes its MOT first time at 86.9%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 5.1% of vehicles ever recorded—this is a genuinely reliable bike. Owners are reporting low mileage (median 5,669 miles for a six-year-old model), suggesting these are cherished machines, and the modest failure rate of 0.32 per vehicle confirms they're holding up well mechanically. When advisories do crop up, they're minor niggles averaging 1.5 per bike, nothing that suggests systemic weakness. If you're considering one, have any pre-purchase inspection focus on tyre condition and brake serviceability rather than expecting major structural problems.
What to check before buying a 2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout
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 (97%) | 113 | 86.6% | 0.32 |
| Other (3%) | 4 | 95% | 0.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout 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.
Half of all 2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout vehicles fall between 3,484 and 8,700 miles.
2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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112.8%
Exhaust noisy
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19.7%
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14.5%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12%
Rear reflector missing
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11.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.4%
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy
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10.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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6.8%
Rear Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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