ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 20
Pass rate over time
The HIMALAYAN 20's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (92.7% → 93.4%).
What fails on a HIMALAYAN 20
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 29.2 | 0.9× |
| brakes |
|
12 | 25 | 0.2× |
| steering |
|
8 | 16.7 | 2.0× |
| tyres |
|
5 | 10.4 | 0.6× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 10.4 | 0.6× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 4.2 | 1.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 2.1 | 0.4× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 2.1 | 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 HIMALAYAN 20 beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN).
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 HIMALAYAN 20.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (94.3% pass). Weakest: 2021 (91.9%).
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 HIMALAYAN 20 FAQ
Is the ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 20 reliable?
The ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 20 is more reliable than average for its class: 92.7% of its 976 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #343 of 5426 models.
What does a HIMALAYAN 20 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed HIMALAYAN 20 tests.