Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E5 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 Interceptor INT 650 E5 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 requirement34.4%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel13.1%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED11.5%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.8%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.8%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.8%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.8%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.2%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.2%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.6%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A footrest missing or insecure4.9%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.9%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E5 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

   62 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.4%

   35 tests

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

   14 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.8%

   11 tests

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

   11 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution0.7%

   10 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.6%

   8 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight0.5%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The Interceptor INT 650 E5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

4,953

Test classes

class 2: 1,440 · 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 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 E5?

91.3% unadjusted, from 1,443 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E5 fail its MOT on?

"Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 34.4% of failed Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E5 tests, followed by "On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel" (13.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 E5 usually have at its MOT?

4,953 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.