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S670 DCD

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,411 mi
Last recorded2,411 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 DCD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 2,411 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 2,328 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres are aged.

Pass 9 May 2019 1,315 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 1,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 1,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 1,206 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 889 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 889 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 99 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34 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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S670 DCD is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S670 DCD, 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 S670 DCD registered?

S670 DCD is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S670 DCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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