Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20
MotorcycleFrom 329 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake control has insufficient reserve travel, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 4 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
Typical mileage
Half of all Interceptor Int 650 20s tested had between 1,785 and 5,268 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20 MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20 has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 329 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20 is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include brake control has insufficient reserve travel.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 20 is 3,292 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,785 and 5,268 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.