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P140 DBS

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,750 mi
Last recorded4,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 DBS
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 4,700 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,684 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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P140 DBS is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P140 DBS, 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.

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What year was P140 DBS registered?

P140 DBS is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P140 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 DBS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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