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M968 JVP

1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,371 mi
Last recorded8,371 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 JVP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 8,371 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2021 8,371 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2020 8,281 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 8,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 8,068 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 8,068 miles

Brake locking device insecure Front Brake link adjusters have lost their shape and no longer lock into position (3.2.A1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 7,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 7,281 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 7,270 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,047 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 6,983 miles

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

Centre Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 6,983 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 6,686 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 6,496 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 5,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,654 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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M968 JVP is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M968 JVP, 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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M968 JVP is a 1994 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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