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R615 SVM

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,629 mi
Last recorded10,629 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 SVM
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2024 10,629 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 10,605 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 10,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 10,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 10,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,709 miles

This vehicle has been tested as a motorcycle combination

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,954 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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R615 SVM is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 8,729 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 R615 SVM, 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 28 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 R615 SVM registered?

R615 SVM is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 25 May 1998.

Is R615 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 SVM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R615 SVM have outstanding finance?

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