Motorcycle Guide

Royal Enfield Motorcycles — Buyer's Guide

Thinking of buying a Royal Enfield? Here are the common issues to watch for, MOT guidance, and how to verify a specific bike's MOT and mileage history before you buy.

3+ years
MOT Required
Motorcycles need an MOT once 3 years old
Always
Check Mileage
Verify against MOT records for clocking
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Known Issues Tracked
Common faults on Royal Enfield bikes

Check a Specific Royal Enfield

Enter a registration to get the full MOT history, mileage check and tax status for any Royal Enfieldmotorcycle. Add a Vehicle History Check for stolen and write-off markers.

Run a Free Check

Common Issues — Royal Enfield

We don't yet have curated fault data for this model. Run a check to see its full MOT history and risk analysis.

Based on commonly reported faults for this make/model. Individual vehicles vary — run a check for the full MOT and mileage history of a specific car.

What to Check on a Used Motorcycle

  1. Verify mileage against the MOT history for any inconsistencies
  2. Inspect chain and sprockets for wear, and the forks for seal leaks
  3. Check the charging system (regulator/rectifier) and battery condition
  4. Look for crash damage, corrosion and signs of hard or track use
  5. Run a Vehicle History Check to confirm it isn't stolen, a write-off, or on finance