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M889 JRU

1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,926 mi
Last recorded2,926 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 JRU
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 2,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 1,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 7 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 23,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 22,659 miles

Both front indicators have been repaired with tape

Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 21,993 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 21,450 miles

Rear noise from rear brake hub during roller test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,110 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,623 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,350 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 17,969 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 17,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,609 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 16,608 miles

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 15,180 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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M889 JRU is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M889 JRU, 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 M889 JRU registered?

M889 JRU is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M889 JRU safe to buy?

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