Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650
MotorcycleFrom 2,124 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Interceptor Int 650s fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.5% vs 89.5% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and brake control has insufficient reserve travel. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 26 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.
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 11 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 8 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 5 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.5% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail |
| 2020 | 91.4% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 89.5% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
Typical mileage
Half of all Interceptor Int 650s tested had between 3,153 and 8,775 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,423 median miles, the Interceptor Int 650 has 0.175 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,124 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 is 5,423 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,153 and 8,775 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.