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X813 CNP

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,887 mi
Last recorded12,887 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX813 CNP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 12,887 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 12,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 12,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 11,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 11,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 11,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 10,074 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 10,074 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 9,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 8,493 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 4,066 miles

Oil leak

front tyre side wall perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 3,978 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre side wall perished

indicator wires fouling rear tyre on rotation

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 3,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector probably part of rear light lens

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 2,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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X813 CNP is a 1999 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 90%.

Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,426 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 X813 CNP, 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 27 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X813 CNP?

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What year was X813 CNP registered?

X813 CNP is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is X813 CNP safe to buy?

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