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WK57 GXA

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

757 mi
Last recorded757 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet1,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GXA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 757 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 659 miles

indicator tell-tale not working on clocks

Fail 25 Nov 2023 659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

indicator tell-tale not working on clocks

Pass 15 Dec 2022 635 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 610 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 64 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 13 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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WK57 GXA is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 1,261 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 WK57 GXA, 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 18 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK57 GXA registered?

WK57 GXA is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WK57 GXA safe to buy?

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