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V486 PBA

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,645 mi
Last recorded3,645 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 PBA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 3,645 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 3,492 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 3,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 3,237 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 2,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 1,320 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,042 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 1,042 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 265 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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V486 PBA is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V486 PBA, 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 V486 PBA registered?

V486 PBA is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V486 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V486 PBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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