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S837 VEX

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,729 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 VEX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,650 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,407 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 18,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 16,848 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,726 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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S837 VEX is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S837 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.

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What year was S837 VEX registered?

S837 VEX is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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