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V876 DAA

1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 50010,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 DAA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 46,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 46,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 46,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 44,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,874 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,852 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,852 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,330 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 23,277 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,125 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 17,017 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,699 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 855 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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V876 DAA is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V876 DAA, 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 V876 DAA registered?

V876 DAA is a 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V876 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V876 DAA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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