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YN59 EFR

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,001 mi
Last recorded6,001 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN59 EFR
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 6,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 6,001 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 6,000 miles

Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2020 5,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 5,999 miles

Rear side wall cracked but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2018 5,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 5,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 5,319 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 4,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 3,595 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 2,732 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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YN59 EFR is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,168 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 YN59 EFR, 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 17 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 YN59 EFR registered?

YN59 EFR is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is YN59 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN59 EFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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