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N146 CMJ

1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,084 mi
Last recorded16,084 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 CMJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 16,084 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to show perishing marks near to the wheel rim. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 8,668 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 8,654 miles

Offside Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel lever pulls into handlebar (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 8,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel lever pulls into handlebar (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake light stays on when front brake lever is released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 6,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,584 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N146 CMJ is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 8,856 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 N146 CMJ, 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 31 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N146 CMJ is a 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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