MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)
Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
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T71 AKV is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,426 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 T71 AKV, 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 27 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 T71 AKV registered?
T71 AKV is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 July 1999.
Is T71 AKV safe to buy?
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