Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5
MotorcycleFrom 215 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear and headlamp aim unable to be tested. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 4 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.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.9% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Continental Gt 650 E5s tested had between 1,345 and 4,133 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5 MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5 has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 215 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 E5 is 2,593 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,345 and 4,133 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.