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J398 OCC

1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

430 mi
Last recorded430 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 OCC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 13,704 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,847 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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J398 OCC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J398 OCC, 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 J398 OCC registered?

J398 OCC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J398 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 OCC shows 8 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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