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VIJ 975

1991 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet11,739 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 975
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026
Pass 14 Mar 2025
Pass 21 Mar 2024
Pass 16 Mar 2023
Pass 16 Mar 2022
Pass 17 Mar 2021
Pass 25 Mar 2020
Pass 21 Mar 2019
Pass 14 Mar 2018
Pass 15 Mar 2017
Pass 17 Mar 2016
Pass 19 Mar 2015

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014
Pass 11 Apr 2013
Pass 15 Mar 2012 996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 24 May 2007 12,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,464 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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VIJ 975 is a 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,739 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 VIJ 975, 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 35 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VIJ 975?

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What year was VIJ 975 registered?

VIJ 975 is a 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 5 September 1991.

Is VIJ 975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 975 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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