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V456 DPY

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,219 mi
Last recorded10,219 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 DPY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 May 2009 10,219 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,963 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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V456 DPY is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V456 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 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 V456 DPY registered?

V456 DPY is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V456 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V456 DPY shows 2 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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