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W726 WDL

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,223 mi
Last recorded4,223 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 WDL
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 4,223 miles

advise slight perishing on front tire

slightly notchy steering head

Pass 21 Sep 2017 3,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 2,117 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 1,598 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 1,598 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 1,434 miles

advise new no plate

Pass 24 Aug 2013 224 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 224 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,537 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,029 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,503 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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W726 WDL is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W726 WDL, 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 W726 WDL registered?

W726 WDL is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W726 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W726 WDL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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