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V453 DPY

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,992 mi
Last recorded24,992 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 DPY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,330 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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V453 DPY is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,850 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 V453 DPY, 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 26 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 V453 DPY registered?

V453 DPY is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V453 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 DPY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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