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S145 VEX

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,061 mi
Last recorded12,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 VEX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 12,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 10,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 10,947 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 10,699 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 10,699 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 9,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 8,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 7,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 5,586 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 4,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 1,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 1,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 1,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 480 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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S145 VEX is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S145 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S145 VEX registered?

S145 VEX is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S145 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 VEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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