MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)
Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P854 VGJ is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P854 VGJ, 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 P854 VGJ registered?
P854 VGJ is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 June 1997.
Is P854 VGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P854 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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