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XPX 247F

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

615 mi
Last recorded615 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet1,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPX 247F
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 615 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fuel tank rusty not leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2008 118 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 109 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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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XPX 247F is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPX 247F, 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.

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What year was XPX 247F registered?

XPX 247F is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is XPX 247F safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPX 247F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPX 247F have outstanding finance?

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