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P744 TWX

1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,684 mi
Last recorded7,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 50011,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 TWX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 7,684 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 7,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 7,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 7,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 7,432 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre tread wearing thin

Fail 7 Jul 2012 7,432 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre tread wearing thin

Fail 13 Jul 2011 7,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 6,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,349 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 683 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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P744 TWX is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P744 TWX, 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 P744 TWX registered?

P744 TWX is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P744 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 TWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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