Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4
MotorcycleFrom 1,021 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.8% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2019 | 89.3% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2018 | 93.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2017 | 88.4% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bullet Classic Efi E4s tested had between 2,063 and 6,552 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4 MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4 has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,021 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi E4 is 4,283 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,063 and 6,552 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.