MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively rear shocabsorber (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake reaction disc slight play
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
side stand very loose
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
side stand very loose
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
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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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