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OU03 VOJ

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,527 mi
Last recorded1,527 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VOJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 1,527 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 1,449 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 May 2011 1,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 1,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 951 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 923 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 757 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 757 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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OU03 VOJ is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 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 OU03 VOJ, 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 23 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 OU03 VOJ registered?

OU03 VOJ is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OU03 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 VOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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