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MSJ 690

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,105 mi
Last recorded1,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet3,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 690
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 1,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 789 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 606 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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MSJ 690 is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 3,780 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 MSJ 690, 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 28 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSJ 690 registered?

MSJ 690 is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is MSJ 690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 690 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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