Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.8 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.2%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.5%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.5%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.9%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative7.9%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.9%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall7.9%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.3%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A throttle control not functioning correctly5.3%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working5.3%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded5.3%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.3%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.4%

   27 tests

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.1%

   17 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.0%

   16 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.8%

   6 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution0.8%

   6 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.6%

   5 tests

7. 7.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering0.6%

   5 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.5%

   4 tests

What gets tested

The Bullet Classic EFI E4 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

5,594

Test classes

class 2: 796 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4?

91.4% unadjusted, from 799 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 13.2% of failed Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4 tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (10.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI E4 usually have at its MOT?

5,594 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.