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M992 XUM

1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,144 mi
Last recorded8,144 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM992 XUM
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 8,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 6,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 5,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 5,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 4,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 4,442 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 4,409 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2012 4,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 4,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 3,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,443 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 3,443 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2006 3,029 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 3,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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M992 XUM 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 73.3%.

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 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 M992 XUM, 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 M992 XUM registered?

M992 XUM is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M992 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M992 XUM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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