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XMW 163A

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,917 mi
Last recorded7,917 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet2,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 163A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 7,917 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 6,818 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2013 6,602 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 6,433 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 9 May 2011 5,739 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 5,739 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 1,988 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 1,988 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 13 miles

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

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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XMW 163A is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 2,360 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 XMW 163A, 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 17 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XMW 163A is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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