Indian MOT pass rates and common failures
Indian motorcycles pass the MOT 91.85% of the time across 589 tests. 5 points above the all-motorcycle average of 86.87%.
Pass rate
91.85%
541 of 589 passed
Models with a page
1
min. 200 tests each
Fixed at the station
4.07%
passed after an on-the-spot repair
Average mileage at test
11,511
miles on the clock
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| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOUT · 1,138cc | 265 | 90.19% | 9,068 |
Why Indian motorcycles fail the MOT
Share of failed Indian tests where this item was recorded.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missing | 25% | 6 | |
| 2 | Does not conform to the specified requirements | 16.7% | 4 | |
| 3 | Not working | 16.7% | 4 | |
| 4 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 8.3% | 2 | |
| 5 | Insecure | 8.3% | 2 | |
| 6 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 8.3% | 2 | |
| 7 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 8.3% | 2 | |
| 8 | Too low | 8.3% | 2 |
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Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method