Royal Enfield Himalayan E5 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning16.1%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released16.1%

   9 occurrences

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play8.9%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.9%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.9%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.9%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Audible warning not working7.1%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.1%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.4%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.4%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.4%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Himalayan E5 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.6%

   35 tests

2. 2.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.5%

   34 tests

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

   20 tests

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

   13 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.1%

   11 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.1%

   11 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.9%

   9 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.8%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The Himalayan E5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,273

Test classes

class 2: 954 · class 1: 5

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 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 E5?

87.4% unadjusted, from 959 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Himalayan E5 fail its MOT on?

"Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 16.1% of failed Royal Enfield Himalayan E5 tests, followed by "A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released" (16.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

6,273 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.