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N57 PDG

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,595 mi
Last recorded7,595 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 PDG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 7,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 7,595 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 7,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 7,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 7,484 miles

No plate

Fail 21 Sep 2018 7,484 miles

No plate

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,441 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 7,441 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 7,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 7,378 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 7,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,377 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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N57 PDG is a 1996 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 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,520 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 N57 PDG, 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 30 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N57 PDG registered?

N57 PDG is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N57 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N57 PDG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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