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R957 XBT

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145 mi
Last recorded145 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet1,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 XBT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 145 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 145 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 91 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 3 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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R957 XBT is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 1,261 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 R957 XBT, 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 18 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of R957 XBT?

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What year was R957 XBT registered?

R957 XBT is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is R957 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 XBT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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