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L988 WAF

1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,720 mi
Last recorded2,720 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 WAF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 2,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 2,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 967 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,795 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 5,773 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 5,202 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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L988 WAF is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L988 WAF, 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.

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What year was L988 WAF registered?

L988 WAF is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L988 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 WAF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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