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FPW 51C

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,185 mi
Last recorded16,185 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT15,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 51C
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelContinental GT
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,185 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,075 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 15,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,670 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Continental GT?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Footrest missing 3
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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FPW 51C is a 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 15,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Continental GT fails its MOT is footrest missing, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPW 51C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Continental GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 61 years old, this Royal Enfield Continental GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPW 51C registered?

FPW 51C is a 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT, first registered on 7 September 1965.

Is FPW 51C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPW 51C shows 5 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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