MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
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S880 JRU is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S880 JRU, 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 S880 JRU registered?
S880 JRU is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is S880 JRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S880 JRU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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