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X49 BPY

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,732 mi
Last recorded20,732 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 BPY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 20,699 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,396 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 20,379 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,061 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,138 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,619 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 16,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,004 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 11,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2005 10,397 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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X49 BPY is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X49 BPY, 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 X49 BPY registered?

X49 BPY is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X49 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X49 BPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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