Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.6 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 Interceptor INT 650 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement33.3%

   37 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.3%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel14.4%

   16 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.0%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.1%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel6.3%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.A footrest missing or insecure4.5%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber4.5%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.5%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel4.5%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.A throttle control not functioning correctly3.6%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.6%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.6%

   144 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.3%

   86 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.6%

   42 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.0%

   26 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.0%

   25 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.9%

   23 tests

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

   12 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play0.4%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The Interceptor INT 650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,453

Test classes

class 2: 2,567 · class 1: 6

Compare within the range

Other Royal Enfield motorcycles

• 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 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 Interceptor INT 650?

91.2% unadjusted, from 2,573 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 fail its MOT on?

"Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 33.3% of failed Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (15.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 usually have at its MOT?

6,453 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.