Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm23.5%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements19.6%

   10 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.7%

   8 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements15.7%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.8%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.9%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.9%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.9%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.9%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released3.9%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Headlamp aim unable to be tested3.9%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED3.9%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

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

1. 1.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.1%

   44 tests

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

   37 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.7%

   36 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.2%

   26 tests

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

   23 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.0%

   21 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.8%

   18 tests

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

   11 tests

What gets tested

The Meteor 350 E5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

4,543

Test classes

class 2: 2,130 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

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• Royal Enfield Bullet 50089.5% raw
• All Royal Enfield motorcycles

Common questions

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

94.0% unadjusted, from 2,133 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

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

"Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" is recorded in 23.5% of failed Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (19.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

4,543 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.