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ABW 162C

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,223 mi
Last recorded10,223 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 162C
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 10,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 10,141 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 10,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 4,894 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 30 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 10 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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ABW 162C is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 162C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABW 162C registered?

ABW 162C is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is ABW 162C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 162C shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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