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J500 GES

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,788 mi
Last recorded31,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 GES
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 31,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 27,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 25,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 23,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 19,514 miles

road wheels (rims rusting)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,289 miles

Rear tyre tread getting low

wheel rims starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2016 16,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 13,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 10,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,920 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 6,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,817 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 6,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 6,685 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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J500 GES is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 GES, 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 30 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J500 GES registered?

J500 GES is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is J500 GES safe to buy?

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