ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650
Pass rate over time
The CONTINENTAL GT 650's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2022 (87.6% → 88.1%).
What fails on a CONTINENTAL GT 650
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
42 | 44.7 | 1.3× |
| brakes |
|
14 | 14.9 | 0.3× |
| tyres |
|
13 | 13.8 | 1.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
12 | 12.8 | 4.6× |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 9.6 | 1.0× |
| steering |
|
3 | 3.2 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.1× |
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 CONTINENTAL GT 650 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 CONTINENTAL GT 650.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (88.3% pass). Weakest: 2019 (88.3%).
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 CONTINENTAL GT 650 FAQ
Is the ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650 reliable?
The ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 1,121 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.
What does a CONTINENTAL GT 650 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 45% of all defects recorded against failed CONTINENTAL GT 650 tests.