2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber 1.1L Petrol · AE18 VFG

The 2018 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber shows a stable and clean roadworthiness trend, with the most recent DVSA test on 26 July 2025 at 6,352 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across four consecutive annual tests the machine has never failed and has drawn no advisories on brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. The upkeep pattern indicates disciplined, low-demand ownership rather than deferred maintenance. Recorded mileage rose from 3,985 on 17 June 2022 to 4,214 on 20 May 2023, then 5,275 on 27 July 2024, and 6,352 on 26 July 2025. That equates to roughly 794 miles per year against an eight-year life, a low figure for the age. The gaps between tests are irregular but narrow, and the odometer crept up steadily without sudden jumps. Sparse clean records mean we cannot confirm component condition beyond the tester's pass criteria on the day. A buyer should still inspect the bike in person for age-related issues the MOT will not always catch. Long standing periods at low mileage risk flat-spotted tyres, perished rubber fork seals, and stale brake fluid even where calipers showed no binding at test. Check the chassis and exhaust for surface corrosion, and confirm the drive belt and tensioner show no cracking from inactivity. The absence of recurring faults suggests no worsening mechanical trend. Given the light use, focus a pre-purchase check on consumables and storage condition rather than structural fatigue.