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W938 PRB

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81 mi
Last recorded81 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 PRB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 59 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 57 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 51 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 49 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 22 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 5,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 5,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 5,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 5,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 5,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 5,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 5,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 5,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 5,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,312 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 5,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 5,186 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,009 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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W938 PRB is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W938 PRB, 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

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What year was W938 PRB registered?

W938 PRB is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W938 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W938 PRB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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