CarVerify

Free Car Check

W698 TVG

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,368 mi
Last recorded2,368 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Royal Enfield
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 TVG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 2,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 1,558 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 1,558 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 1,396 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 146 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 6,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 929 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 20,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 20,554 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 8,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,304 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
Full Royal Enfield Bullet 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W698 TVG is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W698 TVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W698 TVG?

You can check the full history of W698 TVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W698 TVG registered?

W698 TVG is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W698 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W698 TVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W698 TVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W698 TVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.