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NYR 985

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,950 mi
Last recorded3,950 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYR 985
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 3,950 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no front stop light fitted

no indicators fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,674 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front stop light. not fitted from new

no indicators fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 3,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 3,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no stop light switch on front brake not fitted from new

Pass 10 Apr 2012 2,528 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 2,511 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,070 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 1,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 1,430 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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NYR 985 is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 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 NYR 985, 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 23 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NYR 985 is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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