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998 XLN

1958 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

347 mi
Last recorded347 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration998 XLN
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1958
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 347 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 259 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 259 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 90 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007

Used during daylight hours only

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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998 XLN is a 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 998 XLN, 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 68 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 998 XLN registered?

998 XLN is a 1958 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 6 September 1958.

Is 998 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 998 XLN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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