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KN52 RBF

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 RBF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021
Fail 28 May 2021

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 10 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 2 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 8,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 3,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,498 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 67 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67 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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KN52 RBF is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 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 KN52 RBF, 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 23 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 KN52 RBF registered?

KN52 RBF is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is KN52 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 RBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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