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OU51 WEK

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,050 mi
Last recorded36,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WEK
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,824 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,297 miles

Front Tyre is slightly perished.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 28,295 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,319 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 19,318 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,426 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 11,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,028 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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OU51 WEK is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 OU51 WEK, 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 25 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 OU51 WEK registered?

OU51 WEK is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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