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J224 FGC

1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,869 mi
Last recorded3,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 FGC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 3,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 3,868 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 3,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 3,824 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 3,824 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 3,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 3,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 2,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 2,228 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 89 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 87 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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J224 FGC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,216 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 J224 FGC, 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 34 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J224 FGC registered?

J224 FGC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J224 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J224 FGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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