Indian Motorcycle Scout (2019)
2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout passes its MOT on the first attempt 90% of the time, a solid 10 percentage points ahead of the UK average, which suggests these bikes are built and maintained to a notably higher standard than most vehicles on the road. With just 3.2% of bikes ever flagged for dangerous defects, safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.
These Scouts average only 6,385 miles by their fourth MOT, indicating light recreational use rather than hard commuting, which partly explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 0.22 per vehicle. Before buying one, verify full service history and check the specific advisory items (averaging 1.2 per bike)—they'll tell you whether cosmetic wear or mechanical niggles are the norm for the model.
What to check before buying a 2019 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 (98%) | 123 | 90.1% | 0.22 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 87.5% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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 2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout vehicles fall between 2,988 and 9,041 miles.
2019 Indian Motorcycle Scout — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 100 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 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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104.6%
Exhaust noisy
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10%
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy
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9.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.2%
Rear reflector missing
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7.5%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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7.1%
Rear Exhaust noisy
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5.6%
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
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5.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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