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CAN 55V

1979 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,593 mi
Last recorded6,593 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 55V
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 6,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 6,593 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 6,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 6,553 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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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CAN 55V is a 1979 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CAN 55V, 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 47 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAN 55V registered?

CAN 55V is a 1979 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CAN 55V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAN 55V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAN 55V have outstanding finance?

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