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AKG 495A

1961 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,440 mi
Last recorded48,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet17,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 495A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 48,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 48,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,237 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010
Pass 5 May 2009 39,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,310 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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AKG 495A is a 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 17,166 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 AKG 495A, 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 65 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKG 495A registered?

AKG 495A is a 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 13 June 1961.

Is AKG 495A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKG 495A shows 17 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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