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J153 BDT

1992 Royal Enfield Bullet

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,817 mi
Last recorded26,817 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet14,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 BDT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,817 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 26,800 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 17,762 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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J153 BDT is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J153 BDT, 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 34 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J153 BDT registered?

J153 BDT is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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