Royal Enfield Himalayan 20
MotorcycleFrom 631 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 steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm 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, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| a lamp not securely attached | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 1 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2020 | 95.9% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber |
Typical mileage
Half of all Himalayan 20s tested had between 3,033 and 6,974 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 631 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 20?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 is 4,519 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,033 and 6,974 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.