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T972 MKE

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Diesel 406cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,608 mi
Last recorded19,608 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet5,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 MKE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine406cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 19,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 16,554 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 15,609 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 14,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,343 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,568 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 3,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2011

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,861 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 2 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 2 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

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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T972 MKE is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 406cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 5,803 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 T972 MKE, 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 27 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T972 MKE registered?

T972 MKE is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T972 MKE safe to buy?

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