Royal Enfield Bullet

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 500 cc

L36 XCUMOT history

L36 XCU is a black petrol Royal Enfield Bullet first used on 1 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 15,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
15,292 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 XCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Royal Enfield
Model
Bullet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 XCU was last recorded at 15,292 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,113 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,292 miles
  • 2025 – 15,113 miles
  • 2024 – 14,547 miles
  • 2023 – 14,051 miles
  • 2022 – 12,900 miles
  • 2021 – 11,856 miles
  • 2020 – 11,033 miles
  • 2019 – 10,219 miles
  • 2018 – 9,822 miles
  • 2016 – 8,981 miles
  • 2015 – 7,818 miles
  • 2014 – 5,496 miles
  • 2013 – 3,411 miles
  • 2012 – 920 miles
  • 2011 – 871 miles
  • 2009 – 427 miles
  • 2007 – 57 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,292 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    15,292 miles
    Test number
    331961733419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail15,287 miles (+174)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,287 miles
    Test number
    575664877702
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass15,113 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    15,113 miles
    Test number
    766544242310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,547 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,547 miles
    Test number
    281725835854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,051 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    14,051 miles
    Test number
    445060861332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail14,046 miles (+1,146)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,046 miles
    Test number
    567537476301
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass12,900 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    12,900 miles
    Test number
    504367251216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,856 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    11,856 miles
    Test number
    124673625958
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly loose 4 spokes (5.2.2 (d))

  9. Pass11,033 miles (+814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    11,033 miles
    Test number
    399855585263
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass10,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    10,219 miles
    Test number
    985302224977
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail10,219 miles (+397)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,219 miles
    Test number
    489574339826
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass9,822 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    9,822 miles
    Test number
    752207844524
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass8,981 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    8,981 miles
    Test number
    702302012948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,818 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,818 miles
    Test number
    377447505116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,496 miles (+2,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    5,496 miles
    Test number
    727822694012
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  16. Pass3,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    3,411 miles
    Test number
    355170513178
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. Fail3,411 miles (+2,491)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,411 miles
    Test number
    946250013158
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  18. Pass920 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    920 miles
    Test number
    159483752439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass871 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    871 miles
    Test number
    946153281047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass427 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    427 miles
    Test number
    854871999028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57 miles
    Test number
    370265997200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 XCU

Does L36 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 XCU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L36 XCU?
The MOT on L36 XCU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 XCU done?
L36 XCU was recorded at 15,292 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has L36 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 XCU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L36 XCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L36 XCU find?
L36 XCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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