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547 FVK

1959 Royal Enfield Bullet

Maroon Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet26,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration547 FVK
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1959
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,187 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,518 miles

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

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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547 FVK is a 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet in Maroon with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 26,417 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 547 FVK, 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 67 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 547 FVK registered?

547 FVK is a 1959 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 25 March 1959.

Is 547 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 547 FVK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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