Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5
MotorcycleFrom 1,008 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 3 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.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 1 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or control of the motorcycle impaired | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Meteor 350 E5s tested had between 1,324 and 4,880 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 has a 94.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,008 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 is 2,607 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,324 and 4,880 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.