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S53 WYD

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,909 mi
Last recorded1,909 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet5,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 WYD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 1,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 1,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 1,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 1,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 1,776 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 1,570 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 1,201 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 1,201 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 1,150 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey head (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 806 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 806 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 12,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 12,379 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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S53 WYD is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S53 WYD, 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 S53 WYD registered?

S53 WYD is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is S53 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 WYD 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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