ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 E5
What fails on a CLASSIC 350 E5
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
7 | 25.9 | 0.1× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 25.9 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 18.5 | 2.7× |
| steering |
|
4 | 14.8 | 0.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 7.4 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 7.4 | 0.4× |
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
On first-time pass rate the CLASSIC 350 E5 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).
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 CLASSIC 350 E5.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (94.5% pass). Weakest: 2022 (94.5%).
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.
ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 E5 FAQ
Is the ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 E5 reliable?
The ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 E5 is more reliable than average for its class: 94.6% of its 811 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #110 of 5426 models.
What does a CLASSIC 350 E5 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 26% of all defects recorded against failed CLASSIC 350 E5 tests.