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655 XWE

1961 Royal Enfield Crusader

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,561 mi
Last recorded28,561 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1961 Royal Enfield Crusader18,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration655 XWE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelCrusader
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2024 28,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016
Pass 11 May 2015 25,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,432 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Crusader?

Based on 653 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
90
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 3
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655 XWE is a 1961 Royal Enfield Crusader in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Royal Enfield Crusader models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 18,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Crusader fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 655 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Crusader typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Royal Enfield Crusader is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 655 XWE registered?

655 XWE is a 1961 Royal Enfield Crusader, first registered on 10 July 1961.

Is 655 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 655 XWE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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