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217 WML

1959 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,261 mi
Last recorded30,261 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet26,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 WML
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,278 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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217 WML is a 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 26,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 217 WML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 217 WML?

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What year was 217 WML registered?

217 WML is a 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 10 November 1959.

Is 217 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 217 WML shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 217 WML have outstanding finance?

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