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W159 DCK

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,512 mi
Last recorded17,512 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 DCK
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,512 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 17,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,285 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,409 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2005 14,135 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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W159 DCK is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green 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 W159 DCK, 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 W159 DCK registered?

W159 DCK is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W159 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 DCK 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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