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J876 NEC

1992 Royal Enfield Bullet

Green Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,143 mi
Last recorded28,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet14,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 NEC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 28,143 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 28,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,668 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 27,668 miles

Central Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,392 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 27,392 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard corroded

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 25,542 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,882 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 19,882 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,549 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,615 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 15,611 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,483 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 10,483 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,047 miles

Front brake not up to expected standard

Fail 26 Mar 2012 8,047 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front brake not up to expected standard

Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,047 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front brake not up to expected standard

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,433 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 4,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 4,320 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 29 May 2008 3,976 miles

no front brake switch fitted as original bike would not have a front brake light, ( pass and advise)

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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J876 NEC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet in Green with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J876 NEC, 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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J876 NEC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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