MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Footrest slightly loose both bushes slight play (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front front brake on legal effort
Central Front slight cracking on centre tread
Central centre stand bolt worn
Central fuel pipe rubbing on engine mounting
Nearside Front Brake rod slightly damaged cable adjuster thread not square to cable run (3.2.A1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
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R965 KSG is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R965 KSG, 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 R965 KSG registered?
R965 KSG is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 15 May 1998.
Is R965 KSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 KSG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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