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W471 FBW

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,009 mi
Last recorded2,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 FBW
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 2,009 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 2,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 May 2012 1,161 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 1,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,757 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 30,757 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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W471 FBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W471 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 W471 FBW registered?

W471 FBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W471 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W471 FBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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