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VRL 229S

2018 Royal Enfield Bullet

Green Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2018 Royal Enfield Bullet795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 229S
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 10 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 10 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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VRL 229S is a 2018 Royal Enfield Bullet in Green with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 795 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 VRL 229S, 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 8 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VRL 229S registered?

VRL 229S is a 2018 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is VRL 229S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 229S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRL 229S have outstanding finance?

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