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S979 KDY

2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,165 mi
Last recorded2,165 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 5003,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 KDY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 2,165 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mud guard mounting brackets (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 2,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mud guard mounting brackets (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 1,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 1,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 1,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 1,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 858 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 350 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Jubilee clip on exhaust rubbing engine casing.

Long travel on rear brake.

Rear stud mount fitment taaped up.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 271 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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S979 KDY is a 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 3,919 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 S979 KDY, 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 16 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S979 KDY is a 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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