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G8 ENF

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,625 mi
Last recorded1,625 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ENF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 1,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 1,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 1,104 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,111 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 14,104 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 11,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,361 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

degree of play in front brake back-plate .

Fail 19 Aug 2006 10,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

degree of play in front brake back-plate .

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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G8 ENF is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,520 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 G8 ENF, 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 30 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 ENF registered?

G8 ENF is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is G8 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 ENF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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