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GX59 JFV

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,954 mi
Last recorded8,954 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 JFV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 8,954 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 8,954 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 5,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 1,377 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,473 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,342 miles

Front brake hose close to wheel.

Front tyre close to mudguard R/H side.

Front tyre not correctly seated R/H side.

Fuel hose perished.

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

One front side light not working.

Play in cush drive damper.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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GX59 JFV is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX59 JFV, 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 GX59 JFV registered?

GX59 JFV is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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