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BLZ 3243

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,762 mi
Last recorded1,762 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3243
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 1,762 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 1,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 1,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished around side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished around side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 1,724 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished around side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear mudgaurd (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished around side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 1,511 miles

Both tyres perished and cracked on side walls

Fail 20 Feb 2020 1,511 miles

Both tyres perished and cracked on side walls

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 1,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 1,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 788 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 778 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 729 miles

double thickness reg plate fitted

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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BLZ 3243 is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BLZ 3243, 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 BLZ 3243 registered?

BLZ 3243 is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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