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HF03 KWY

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,910 mi
Last recorded2,910 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KWY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 2,910 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 2,570 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 2,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 1,894 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 1,894 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,421 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 16,421 miles

Central Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,775 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front foot rest has slight movement

Offside Front foot rest has slight movement

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,127 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

slight movement nearside front footrest

slight movement offside front footrest

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,491 miles

advise sidecar wheel slightly buckled but not excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2013 14,133 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,672 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 12,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 11,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,607 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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HF03 KWY is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF03 KWY, 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.

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What year was HF03 KWY registered?

HF03 KWY is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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