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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 reliable? We analysed 3,917 real MOT tests across 2,442 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,917 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.0%
Typical Mileage
3,223mi
Annual Mileage
738mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.9%
2023
93.9%
2022
94.4%
2021

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail 2

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
282 mi/yr
Typical
738 mi/yr
Average
1,448 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,705 mi/yr

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 98 93.9% 1,767 3,082 5,360
2022 1,686 93.9% 1,629 3,023 5,775
2021 1,972 94.4% 1,715 3,376 6,112

How Long Does a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Last?

Based on 2,442 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,223 mi
75th Percentile
6,007 mi
95th Percentile
13,168 mi
Max Recorded
91,365 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

94.4% MOT pass rate from 1,972 tests

Year to avoid
2022

93.9% MOT pass rate from 1,686 tests

The best year to buy a used Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 1,972 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 THIS CAR 94.0% 3,917 3,223 mi — yrs
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 89.5% 29,852 6,990 mi 32 yrs
Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 91.7% 9,779 4,502 mi — yrs
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 90.5% 8,105 6,317 mi 37 yrs
Mz ETZ125 80.5% 1,183 19,222 mi 40 yrs

Compared to the Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (89.5% pass rate) and the Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 (91.7% pass rate), the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5?

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.0% across 3,917 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 owner drives around 738 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 reliable?
Based on 3,917 MOT tests, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 has a 94.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 do per year?
The typical Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 does around 738 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Royal Enfield Meteor 350 E5 is 2021 with a 94.4% pass rate across 1,972 tests.