Royal Enfield Himalayan MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.8 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 Himalayan tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play13.3%

   14 occurrences

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

   8 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.7%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.7%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.7%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.7%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.7%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps4.8%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play4.8%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.8%

    5 occurrences

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

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.8%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Himalayan tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.5%

   86 tests

2. 2.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.9%

   55 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   38 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.8%

   35 tests

5. 5.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.6%

   31 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.5%

   28 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.3%

   25 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play0.8%

   15 tests

What gets tested

The Himalayan fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,849

Test classes

class 2: 1,907 · class 1: 11

Compare within the range

Other Royal Enfield motorcycles

• Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 65091.2% raw
• Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E594.0% raw
• Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E591.3% raw
• Royal Enfield Himalayan E587.4% raw
• Royal Enfield Classic 350 E593.8% raw
• Royal Enfield Bullet 50089.5% raw
• All Royal Enfield motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Royal Enfield Himalayan?

90.4% unadjusted, from 1,918 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Himalayan fail its MOT on?

"Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play" is recorded in 13.3% of failed Royal Enfield Himalayan tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (7.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Himalayan usually have at its MOT?

8,849 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.