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LJ59 VLX

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,294 mi
Last recorded3,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet2,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 VLX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 3,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 3,294 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 2,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 1,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 1,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 1,123 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35 miles

Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2020 35 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear Tyre slightly perished

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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LJ59 VLX is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 2,360 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ59 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 17 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ59 VLX registered?

LJ59 VLX is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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