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Y141 PDM

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,773 mi
Last recorded6,773 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 PDM
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 6,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 5,756 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 5,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 5,266 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 4,139 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 4,075 miles

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering head bearing slightly notchy

Pass 23 Jun 2017 3,999 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 3,995 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 3,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 3,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 2,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 2,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 1,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 182 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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Y141 PDM is a 2001 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 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 Y141 PDM, 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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What year was Y141 PDM registered?

Y141 PDM is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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