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V409 GEC

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,176 mi
Last recorded43,176 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 GEC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,055 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,929 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery slightly loose inside mounting brackets

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,676 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just meets tread depth requirements (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,833 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

frame coroded

fuel leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,256 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,590 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,580 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,524 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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V409 GEC is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,850 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 V409 GEC, 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 26 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 V409 GEC registered?

V409 GEC is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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