MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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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R279 XAG is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R279 XAG, 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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How do I check the history of R279 XAG?
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What year was R279 XAG registered?
R279 XAG is a 1997 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 3 December 1997.
Is R279 XAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 XAG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R279 XAG have outstanding finance?
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