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V539 RUD

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,605 mi
Last recorded25,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 RUD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 25,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 24,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 24,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 22,199 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 22,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,511 miles

Left rear indicator slightly loose.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 12,417 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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V539 RUD is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V539 RUD, 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 V539 RUD registered?

V539 RUD is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V539 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 RUD shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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