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L977 EDV

1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,308 mi
Last recorded9,308 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 EDV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 9,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 9,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 9,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 9,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 8,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 8,603 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 8,596 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,551 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 8,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 8,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,980 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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L977 EDV is a 1994 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 100%.

Across all 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 L977 EDV, 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 32 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 L977 EDV registered?

L977 EDV is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L977 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L977 EDV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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