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R796 SOY

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,638 mi
Last recorded6,638 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet3,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 SOY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 6,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2016 6,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 6,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 5,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 5,144 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 4,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 4,530 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 28 May 2010 3,359 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 3,087 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2008 2,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 2,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 2,251 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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R796 SOY is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R796 SOY, 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 R796 SOY registered?

R796 SOY is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R796 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 SOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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