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M856 CVL

1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

2,353 mi
Last recorded2,353 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 CVL
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 2,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 2,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 2,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 2,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 2,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 2,336 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 2,327 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 2,305 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. on sidecar (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 2,305 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering bars hitting tank (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. on sidecar (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,416 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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M856 CVL is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M856 CVL, 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 M856 CVL registered?

M856 CVL is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M856 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 CVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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