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V886 ERY

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122 mi
Last recorded122 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 ERY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,836 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 44,836 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,959 miles

front brake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,819 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,129 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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V886 ERY is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V886 ERY, 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 V886 ERY registered?

V886 ERY is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V886 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 ERY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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