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T97 SOB

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,154 mi
Last recorded16,154 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet5,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 SOB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 16,154 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose one spoke loose. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 15,993 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 15,993 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2022 15,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 15,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 15,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 15,375 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front tyre showing signs of perish

Fail 11 Jun 2016 15,071 miles

Front tyre showing signs of perish

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake locking device insecure twin leading shoe adjuster (3.2.A1e)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 14,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,196 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 13,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 12,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 27 May 2008 10,680 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

choke lever broken

Pass 27 May 2008 10,680 miles

choke lever broken

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 4,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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T97 SOB is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 5,803 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T97 SOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 27 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T97 SOB is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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