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GBD 800B

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,722 mi
Last recorded17,722 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 800B
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,722 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 16,439 miles

rear tyre worn

Fail 5 May 2016 16,439 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake light not working from front and rear control (1.3.1a)

rear tyre worn

Fail 3 May 2016 16,403 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,964 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 12,380 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 3,044 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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GBD 800B is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 GBD 800B, 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 20 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 GBD 800B registered?

GBD 800B is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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