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GCZ 226

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,588 mi
Last recorded19,588 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 226
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 19,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 19,581 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 9,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 5,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,311 miles

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

number plate not correct size

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,474 miles

number plate has slight crack in

number plate is slightly smaller then std

performance is silghtly down on front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,063 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 9,050 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 3,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 2,225 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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GCZ 226 is a 2001 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 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 GCZ 226, 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 25 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 GCZ 226 registered?

GCZ 226 is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GCZ 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 226 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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