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T657 CUD

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,730 mi
Last recorded17,730 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 CUD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 17,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 16,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 16,187 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 16,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 15,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 9,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 7,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 4,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 3,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 2,827 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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T657 CUD is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T657 CUD, 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 27 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 T657 CUD registered?

T657 CUD is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T657 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T657 CUD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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