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Y198 MBW

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,218 mi
Last recorded16,218 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 MBW
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 16,065 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 16,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,989 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 14,986 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,675 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 14,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 13,644 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,159 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,006 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 11,005 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,897 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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Y198 MBW is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y198 MBW, 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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Y198 MBW is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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