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X171 OFC

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Diesel 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 OFC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 92 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 2 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 16,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,915 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 8,404 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,404 miles

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

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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X171 OFC is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X171 OFC, 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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How do I check the history of X171 OFC?

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What year was X171 OFC registered?

X171 OFC is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X171 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X171 OFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X171 OFC have outstanding finance?

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