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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout are: Exhaust noisy (104.6% of vehicles), Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (10% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (9.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2020)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout. 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 Motorcycle Scout is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 91.8% versus the national 80% benchmark. Only 2.7% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern threshold and suggests solid engineering across the cohort.

These motorcycles are running light for their age, with a median of just 4,025 miles, so early-life durability is hard to judge from this data alone. The average 0.14 failures per vehicle and 0.7 advisories per bike indicate minimal wear issues, but prospective buyers should still inspect service history carefully and expect wear items like brakes and chains to need attention as mileage climbs.

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

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 111 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 111 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 104.6%

Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · …

Tyre wear 9.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 9.2%

Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high · Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 7.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 5.6%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · Horn not working

Suspension & steering 2.7%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	106	95.9%	0.14

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout 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.

4,025

typical

2,258

low mileage

6,482

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scout vehicles fall between 2,258 and 6,482 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,258 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.

✓ 2,258–6,482 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scouts sit.

⚠ Over 8,750 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Indian Motorcycle Scouts 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

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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