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Y489 ARL

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

1,163 mi
Last recorded1,163 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 3508,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 ARL
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 350
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 1,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 15 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 1,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

front tyre cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2020 1,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2019 1,538 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 1,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 767 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 766 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,525 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 5,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,405 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 5,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,279 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain link fitted so securing clip is on the inner of chain but the right direction

fuel hose is starting to crack but not leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2009 5,279 miles

Centre Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain link fitted so securing clip is on the inner of chain but the right direction

fuel hose is starting to crack but not leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2008 4,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 4,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2006

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 350?

Based on 8,105 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 23
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 19
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 15
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Y489 ARL is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 8,252 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 350 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y489 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y489 ARL registered?

Y489 ARL is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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