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CCV 278C

1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,486 mi
Last recorded10,486 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT15,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCV 278C
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelContinental GT
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,486 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 10,486 miles

Frame no. and VIN incorrectly entered on V5. Machine tested as presented.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 10,486 miles

Frame no. and VIN incorrectly entered on V5. Machine tested as presented.

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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CCV 278C is a 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CCV 278C, 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 CCV 278C registered?

CCV 278C is a 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT, first registered on 27 April 1965.

Is CCV 278C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCV 278C 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.

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