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L36 XCU

1993 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,292 mi
Last recorded15,292 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet12,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 XCU
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 15,292 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 15,287 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 15,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 14,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 14,051 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 14,046 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 12,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 11,856 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 4 spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,033 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 10,219 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 10,219 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 9,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 5,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 3,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 3,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 57 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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L36 XCU is a 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L36 XCU, 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 L36 XCU registered?

L36 XCU is a 1993 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L36 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L36 XCU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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