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N908 EKM

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,860 mi
Last recorded1,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 EKM
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2013 1,860 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 1,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 1,795 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 1,747 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,645 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 1,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 1,459 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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N908 EKM is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,520 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 N908 EKM, 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 30 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 N908 EKM registered?

N908 EKM is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 20 July 1996.

Is N908 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N908 EKM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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