MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel spoke slightly loose one spoke loose. (5.2.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)
Front tyre showing signs of perish
Front tyre showing signs of perish
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake locking device insecure twin leading shoe adjuster (3.2.A1e)
Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
choke lever broken
choke lever broken
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?
Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T97 SOB is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 T97 SOB, 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 T97 SOB registered?
T97 SOB is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T97 SOB safe to buy?
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