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Y201 OPY

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,638 mi
Last recorded30,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 OPY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2018 30,638 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling rear wheel out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,335 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,650 miles

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

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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Y201 OPY is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y201 OPY, 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 Y201 OPY registered?

Y201 OPY is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y201 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 OPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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