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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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
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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.
Is S837 VEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S837 VEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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