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X59 BPY

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,318 mi
Last recorded21,318 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 BPY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 21,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 21,192 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 21,192 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,032 miles

Offside Front Foot rest slightly loose

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 21,032 miles

Offside Front Foot rest slightly loose

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 20,836 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 20,821 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Foot rest slight loose

Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,340 miles

Footrest slightly loose Both front and back (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 20,340 miles

Footrest slightly loose Both front and back (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Brake component insecure Brake linkage (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,417 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 18,396 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,766 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,484 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,861 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,934 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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X59 BPY is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X59 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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X59 BPY is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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