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V823 MJB

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,103 mi
Last recorded19,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 MJB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,990 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 5,984 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2008 4,719 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 4,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,635 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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V823 MJB is a 1999 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 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 V823 MJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V823 MJB registered?

V823 MJB is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V823 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V823 MJB 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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