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P346 EEC

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,131 mi
Last recorded22,131 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 EEC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 22,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 21,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 20,815 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2016 20,815 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,291 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2012 20,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2012 20,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 13,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,294 miles

light cracking on front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2005 8,033 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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P346 EEC is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,520 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 P346 EEC, 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 30 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 P346 EEC registered?

P346 EEC is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P346 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 EEC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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