MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,660 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M257 EFB is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 8,856 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 M257 EFB, 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 31 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 M257 EFB registered?
M257 EFB is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 3 March 1995.
Is M257 EFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M257 EFB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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