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L400 STV

1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,269 mi
Last recorded32,269 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 STV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 32,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 30,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 24,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 6,654 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,788 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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L400 STV is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 L400 STV, 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 32 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L400 STV?

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What year was L400 STV registered?

L400 STV is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is L400 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 STV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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