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RJ23M8666

1997 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Diesel 325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,679 mi
Last recorded4,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet12,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ23M8666
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine325cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2015 4,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,672 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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RJ23M8666 is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 325cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 12,396 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 RJ23M8666, 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 29 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ23M8666 registered?

RJ23M8666 is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for RJ23M8666 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ23M8666 have outstanding finance?

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