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FJ53 LLO

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,957 mi
Last recorded2,957 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LLO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 2,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 2,914 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 2,910 miles

Fuel hose leaking Leaking from Tap/Hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 2,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 2,834 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 2,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 2,502 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working mechanism not pulling switch on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect incorrect size (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 2,028 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 1,550 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 1,550 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 1,538 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 1,538 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 1,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 1,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,128 miles

Rear number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2013 1,078 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 1,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 1,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear No plate

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 2,455 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 LLO is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FJ53 LLO, 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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FJ53 LLO is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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