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W596 EBW

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,417 mi
Last recorded20,417 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 EBW
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 20,417 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,266 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,266 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,477 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,067 miles

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 14,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,192 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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W596 EBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W596 EBW, 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 W596 EBW registered?

W596 EBW is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W596 EBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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