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BWL 417C

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,878 mi
Last recorded28,878 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT15,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 417C
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelContinental GT
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,585 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Continental GT?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Footrest missing 3
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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BWL 417C is a 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 15,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Continental GT fails its MOT is footrest missing, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWL 417C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Continental GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 61 years old, this Royal Enfield Continental GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWL 417C registered?

BWL 417C is a 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT, first registered on 24 June 1965.

Is BWL 417C safe to buy?

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