Enfield MOT pass rates and common failures
Enfield motorcycles pass the MOT 87.3% of the time across 441 tests. 0.4 points above the all-motorcycle average of 86.87%.
Every Enfield model
Sorted by sample size. The bigger the number of tests, the more the pass rate can be trusted.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULLET 500 · 499cc | 202 | 86.14% | 7,904 |
Why Enfield motorcycles fail the MOT
Share of failed Enfield tests where this item was recorded.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not working | 43.8% | 14 | |
| 2 | Does not conform to the specified requirements | 15.6% | 5 | |
| 3 | Component leaking | 3.1% | 1 | |
| 4 | Damaged | 3.1% | 1 | |
| 5 | Designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel | 3.1% | 1 | |
| 6 | Does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) | 3.1% | 1 | |
| 7 | Flashing more than 120 times a minute | 3.1% | 1 | |
| 8 | Incorrect | 3.1% | 1 |
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Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method