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W358 GBW

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,647 mi
Last recorded1,647 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 GBW
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 1,647 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (not excessively noisy)

Daylight use only

Pass 12 Feb 2015 1,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 1,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012
Fail 24 Feb 2012 3 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,646 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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W358 GBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W358 GBW, 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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How do I check the history of W358 GBW?

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What year was W358 GBW registered?

W358 GBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W358 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 GBW shows 7 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.

Does W358 GBW have outstanding finance?

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