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H478 JFH

1991 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,199 mi
Last recorded14,199 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet11,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 JFH
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 14,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 13,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 13,065 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 12,762 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,759 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 12,749 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 12,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,279 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 12,080 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,676 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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H478 JFH is a 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,739 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H478 JFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 35 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H478 JFH registered?

H478 JFH is a 1991 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H478 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H478 JFH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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