Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5 (2021)
2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5
CarHunch analysed 206 real MOT records for the 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 passes its MOT first time in 85.9% of cases, which is a solid 5.9 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuine reliability signal for a relatively young bike. Dangerous defects are rare at just 1.5%, so safety isn't a concern here.
These bikes are doing light miles for their age, with a median of only 3,073 miles, which means most have been ridden gently or stored frequently. When failures do occur, they're minimal (0.14 per vehicle on average), suggesting the Continental GT is mechanically sound; if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on cosmetics and service history rather than structural worries.
What to check before buying a 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 205 | 85.9% | 0.14 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5 vehicles fall between 1,866 and 5,457 miles.
MOT History Averages
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