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FY03 WXJ

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

3,756 mi
Last recorded3,756 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WXJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 3,756 miles

DAY TIME MOT ONLY LAMPS MASKED @ TIME OF MOT

Pass 22 Jul 2019 2,923 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 2,923 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 2,920 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 2,145 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 2,117 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,353 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 585 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 3,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 2,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 2,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 2,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 2,339 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 2,265 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 2,036 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,036 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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FY03 WXJ is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY03 WXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 WXJ registered?

FY03 WXJ is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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