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AUJ 46A

1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,696 mi
Last recorded10,696 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 50011,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 46A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 10,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 7,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 5,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,109 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 2,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 2,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,272 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 1,488 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

advise + costomer made aware that the rear number plate is incorrect ! and advised that it should be yellow with black letters (unable to find what year applicable in testers manual) m.edgar

Pass 22 Mar 2011 1,488 miles

advise + costomer made aware that the rear number plate is incorrect ! and advised that it should be yellow with black letters (unable to find what year applicable in testers manual) m.edgar

Pass 16 Jan 2010 297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 14,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,135 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 13,678 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,156 miles

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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AUJ 46A is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 AUJ 46A, 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 29 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUJ 46A registered?

AUJ 46A is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is AUJ 46A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUJ 46A shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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