ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
Pass rate over time
The INTERCEPTOR's first-time pass rate has risen 2.8 points since 2011, 94.1% to 96.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage INTERCEPTOR passes first time 94.7% of the time; by 20k that's 93.5%.
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 INTERCEPTOR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
5 | 29.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 23.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 17.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| steering |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 5.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the INTERCEPTOR 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 INTERCEPTOR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1970 (92.2% pass). Weakest: 1969 (90.6%).
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.