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M261 VJO

1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 VJO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2020

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test, tested for daytime use only

Pass 23 Jun 2018

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test, for daytime use only

Pass 8 Apr 2017

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

no lights fitted at time of test, tested for daytime use only

Pass 2 Apr 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

chain guard missing

no lights fitted at time of test, tested for daytime use only

Pass 23 May 2015

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

tested for daylight use only

tyres have light cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2013

Daytime MOT, Daylight Hours Only.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,621 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,779 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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M261 VJO is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M261 VJO, 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 M261 VJO registered?

M261 VJO is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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