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GC16 VNG

2016 Royal Enfield Continental

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,027 mi
Last recorded8,027 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Royal Enfield Continental3,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 VNG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 8,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 7,681 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 7,425 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 6,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 5,436 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 54,263 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot gear selector pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess bolt in top engine mount turns freely but has a lock nut on other side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Continental?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
347
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads
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GC16 VNG is a 2016 Royal Enfield Continental in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Royal Enfield Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 3,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Royal Enfield Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Royal Enfield Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GC16 VNG registered?

GC16 VNG is a 2016 Royal Enfield Continental, first registered on 6 August 2016.

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