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W471 NYJ

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,794 mi
Last recorded50,794 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 NYJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 49,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,624 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,624 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,776 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 47,319 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 47,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,641 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,209 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 37,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,602 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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W471 NYJ is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NYJ, 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 NYJ registered?

W471 NYJ is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W471 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W471 NYJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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