MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
battery slightly loose inside mounting brackets
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))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
frame coroded
fuel leak
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
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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.
Is V409 GEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V409 GEC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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