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FJ53 LLG

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,694 mi
Last recorded10,694 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LLG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 10,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 10,686 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 9,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,263 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 LLG is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LLG, 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 LLG registered?

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

Is FJ53 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 LLG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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