MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
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P297 SHK is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 P297 SHK, 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 P297 SHK registered?
P297 SHK is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 July 1997.
Is P297 SHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P297 SHK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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