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V458 DPY

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,817 mi
Last recorded16,817 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 DPY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,085 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively rear shocabsorber (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake reaction disc slight play

Fail 16 May 2014 15,005 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,897 miles

side stand very loose

Fail 17 May 2012 14,896 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

side stand very loose

Fail 9 May 2011 14,831 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2011 14,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,006 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 14,006 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,639 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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V458 DPY is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V458 DPY, 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 V458 DPY registered?

V458 DPY is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V458 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V458 DPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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