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W357 AVE

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,253 mi
Last recorded19,253 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 AVE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 19,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,044 miles

front tyre walls showing signs of ageing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 4,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 3,714 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 3,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,484 miles

front tyre has slight sidewall cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,310 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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W357 AVE is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 W357 AVE, 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 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W357 AVE registered?

W357 AVE is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is W357 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 AVE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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