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HF51 FMO

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,138 mi
Last recorded22,138 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FMO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 22,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 22,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 20,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,706 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,480 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 12,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,652 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 9,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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HF51 FMO 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 84.2%.

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 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 HF51 FMO, 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.

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What year was HF51 FMO registered?

HF51 FMO is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is HF51 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 FMO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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