MOT Status
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3,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play rear brake pedal fixing bolt does not appear to be fully screwed into frame mounting point, resulting in excessive movement at pedal pivot point (1.1.1 (b))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of travel for front tyre fitment (5.2.3 (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel spindle locking device missing split pin missing from rear wheel (5.2.1 (d))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working from rear brake operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on, does not return as expected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front tyre has slight cracking
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
no mirrors fitted to motorcycle
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
no mirrors fitted to motorcycle
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no mirrors fitted at time of test
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
no mirrors fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
nut loose on left side,by sidestand mounting bracket
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
nut loose on left side,by sidestand mounting bracket
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S88 JSB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 8,916 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 S88 JSB, 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 24 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S88 JSB registered?
S88 JSB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 15 July 2002.
Is S88 JSB safe to buy?
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