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NK59 ETY

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,132 mi
Last recorded6,132 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK59 ETY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 6,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 5,589 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 4,165 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 3,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 3,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 16 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlight beam pattern poor

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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NK59 ETY is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,168 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 NK59 ETY, 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 17 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK59 ETY registered?

NK59 ETY is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is NK59 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK59 ETY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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