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S473 HGP

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,327 mi
Last recorded13,327 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet5,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 HGP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 10,934 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,811 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 10,811 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 8,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 7,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 5,432 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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S473 HGP is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 5,803 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S473 HGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 27 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S473 HGP registered?

S473 HGP is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is S473 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 HGP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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