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AUJ 701A

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 701A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 4 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 4 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,410 miles

front brake on minimum limit

Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,386 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 701A is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,426 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 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 701A, 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 27 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of AUJ 701A?

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What year was AUJ 701A registered?

AUJ 701A is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is AUJ 701A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUJ 701A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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