ENFIELD 350

346cc Petrol Class 2

#1748 of 5426 overall #4 of 6 ENFIELDs #1058 of 2787 other bikes

87.5%

first-time pass rate

6.9%

failed outright

6,008

median miles at test

2,363

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2005–2025

The 350's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.6 points since 2005, 90.6% to 86.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 350's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 350 passes first time 87.8% of the time; by 30k that's 84.4%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 350

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	152	40.6	0.8×
steering and suspension	49	13.1	0.5×
brakes	46	12.3	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	44	11.8	0.6×
body and structure	17	4.5	1.1×
tyres and wheels	17	4.5	0.3×
fuel and exhaust	15	4	0.7×
reg plates and vin	14	3.7	0.9×
steering	10	2.7	0.7×
drive system	10	2.7	0.5×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 350 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).

SUZUKI AN400 86.2% pass · 27.1k tests SUZUKI DR-Z400S 80.4% pass · 26.8k tests YAMAHA RD350 86.3% pass · 19.6k tests KAWASAKI ZXR400 73.1% pass · 14.2k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 350.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2009 (96.4% pass). Weakest: 1989 (73.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

ENFIELD 350 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the ENFIELD 350 reliable?

The ENFIELD 350 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.5% of its 2,363 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1748 of 5426 models.

What does a 350 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 41% of all defects recorded against failed 350 tests.

What is the best year of 350 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (96.4%) and 1989 worst (73.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 350 last?

The median 350 shows 6,008 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 84.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.