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SN51 RPV

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,050 mi
Last recorded6,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 RPV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 6,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,937 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 4,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2015 4,687 miles

front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2014 4,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 3,502 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 3,502 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 2,861 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

slight age related cracking of front tyre sidewalls but okay at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2012 2,851 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

air filter intake rubber tube rubbing on side of tyre but not impeading rotation at time of test

slight age related cracking of front tyre sidewalls but okay at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2009 2,764 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 2,757 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 2,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,665 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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SN51 RPV is a 2001 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 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 SN51 RPV, 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 25 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 SN51 RPV registered?

SN51 RPV is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is SN51 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 RPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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