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896 GBF

1962 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,032 mi
Last recorded26,032 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet33,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration896 GBF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 25,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,233 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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896 GBF is a 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 33,604 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 896 GBF, 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 64 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 896 GBF registered?

896 GBF is a 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 17 August 1962.

Is 896 GBF safe to buy?

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