Royal Enfield Classic 350 E5 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.3 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 Classic 350 E5 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements19.0%

   4 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution19.0%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.5%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar9.5%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.5%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.5%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.5%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements4.8%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements4.8%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Headlamp aim unable to be tested4.8%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail4.8%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.8%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Classic 350 E5 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.8%

   26 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.8%

   17 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.0%

   9 tests

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

   7 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.7%

   6 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight0.4%

   4 tests

7. 7.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering0.4%

   4 tests

8. 8.Number plate inscription missing or illegible0.3%

   3 tests

What gets tested

The Classic 350 E5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

3,759

Test classes

class 2: 917 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

Other Royal Enfield motorcycles

• Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 65091.2% raw
• Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E594.0% raw
• Royal Enfield Himalayan90.4% raw
• Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E591.3% raw
• Royal Enfield Himalayan E587.4% raw
• Royal Enfield Bullet 50089.5% raw
• All Royal Enfield motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Royal Enfield Classic 350 E5?

93.8% unadjusted, from 920 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Classic 350 E5 fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 19.0% of failed Royal Enfield Classic 350 E5 tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (19.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Classic 350 E5 usually have at its MOT?

3,759 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.