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XYJ 83A

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,122 mi
Last recorded3,122 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 83A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 3,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre sidewalls perished

sidecar tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jan 2017 2,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 1,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 839 miles

Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 739 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 550 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 457 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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XYJ 83A is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 XYJ 83A, 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 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of XYJ 83A?

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What year was XYJ 83A registered?

XYJ 83A is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is XYJ 83A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYJ 83A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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