Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Indian 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 2016 Indian 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 2016 Indian 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 2016 Indian Scout reliable?

Based on MOT data from 160 vehicles, the 2016 Indian Scout has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Indian Scout?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Indian Scout are: Exhaust noisy (114.6% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (22.3% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (17.4% 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 2016 Indian 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 Scout (2016)

160 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Indian Scout

CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 2016 Indian 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 2016 Indian Scout is a strong performer on the MOT, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 10.6% of vehicles ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring. This is a mechanically sound bike overall, with low failure rates averaging just 0.51 per test.

The median mileage of 4,605 miles is notably light for an eight-year-old bike, suggesting many owners have treated them as weekend riders rather than daily commuters. Most problems are minor: advisories average 2.1 per vehicle, typically consumables and wear items rather than structural faults. When you're test-riding one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical system and fuel delivery, as these tend to crop up in advisories.

We have limited data for the 2016 Indian Scout — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.51

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 160 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 160 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 114.6%

Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 22.3%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Nail in tyre

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

Other issues 9.7%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Horn not working · …

Lighting 8.5%

Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too low

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

Brake wear 6.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Indian Scout

Based on MOT data from 160 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Indian 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.

4,605

typical

2,907

low mileage

8,786

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Indian Scout vehicles fall between 2,907 and 8,786 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,907 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.

✓ 2,907–8,786 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Indian Scouts sit.

⚠ Over 11,861 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Indian Scout — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Indian Scouts are still on the road.

Strong survival — 114 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.51

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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