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P290 MHJ

1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,108 mi
Last recorded8,108 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 50011,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 MHJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 8,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 7,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 7,245 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 7,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,780 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 6,780 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P290 MHJ is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,882 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 P290 MHJ, 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 29 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 P290 MHJ registered?

P290 MHJ is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P290 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 MHJ shows 6 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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