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JSL 265

1955 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet8,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSL 265
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1955
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2006 11 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 11 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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JSL 265 is a 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 8,786 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 JSL 265, 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 71 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSL 265 registered?

JSL 265 is a 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 25 July 1955.

Is JSL 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSL 265 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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