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EK03 FJX

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

518 mi
Last recorded518 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet7,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FJX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 250 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 1,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 11,006 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Footrest insecure both rider's (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested unable to run engine or lights (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies all (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,776 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,131 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 10,131 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,827 miles

suspect fuel leak from tank

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,746 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 9,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 9,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 369 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,734 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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EK03 FJX is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 7,372 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 FJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 23 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK03 FJX registered?

EK03 FJX is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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