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N297 DNV

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet

Blue Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58 mi
Last recorded58 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet3,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 DNV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 58 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 8 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 7,941 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 7,939 miles

Footrest insecure both main pegs loose (6.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 7,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,843 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

SMALL CRACK ON NUMBERPLATE

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 7,219 miles

Centre stand sticking slightly .

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

One of the two front position lamps not working.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,219 miles

Centre stand sticking slightly .

One of the two front position lamps not working.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2006 7,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 7,219 miles

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

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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N297 DNV is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet in Blue with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N297 DNV, 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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N297 DNV is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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