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FJ53 LLF

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,748 mi
Last recorded3,748 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LLF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 3,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 2,712 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 2,712 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,473 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 1,432 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 62 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29 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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FJ53 LLF is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ53 LLF, 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 FJ53 LLF registered?

FJ53 LLF is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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