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T72 AKV

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,222 mi
Last recorded4,222 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 AKV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 4,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 4,222 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 4,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 4,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 3,971 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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T72 AKV is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T72 AKV, 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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How do I check the history of T72 AKV?

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What year was T72 AKV registered?

T72 AKV is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T72 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T72 AKV 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.

Does T72 AKV have outstanding finance?

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