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W467 FBW

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

2,215 mi
Last recorded2,215 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW467 FBW
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 2,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 1,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 1,874 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 1,874 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 1,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 1,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 1,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 19,032 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 18,309 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 18,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 6,167 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2011 4,278 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,113 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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W467 FBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W467 FBW, 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 W467 FBW registered?

W467 FBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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