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FJ03 POU

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,361 mi
Last recorded22,361 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 POU
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 22,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 22,361 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned no indicators on sidecar (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,348 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 22,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 19,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,610 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 13,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,892 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,084 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,084 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 3,363 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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FJ03 POU is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 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 FJ03 POU, 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 23 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 FJ03 POU registered?

FJ03 POU is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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