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K689 TDE

1993 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,490 mi
Last recorded12,490 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet12,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 TDE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2015 12,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,450 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,381 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 12,381 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,327 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

small crack in registration number plate

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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K689 TDE is a 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 12,732 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 K689 TDE, 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 33 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K689 TDE registered?

K689 TDE is a 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K689 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K689 TDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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