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FX09 FPA

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,380 mi
Last recorded30,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 FPA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 30,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 30,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 29,175 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Outer Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 28,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 28,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected freed off cables and lubed. (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,430 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 22,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,070 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,645 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,153 miles

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

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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FX09 FPA is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX09 FPA, 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 17 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 FX09 FPA registered?

FX09 FPA is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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