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Y281 OTL

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,197 mi
Last recorded6,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 3508,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 OTL
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 350
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 6,197 miles

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

front suspension soft

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

possible earth fault on rear lamp flickering slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,402 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

some lights dim

both tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 5,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 5,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 4,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

rear suspension stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2007 4,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 4,350 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 4,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 3,261 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 350?

Based on 8,105 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 23
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 19
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 15
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Y281 OTL is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 8,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 350 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y281 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y281 OTL is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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