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W838 OPN

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet

Grey Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,193 mi
Last recorded15,193 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet4,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 OPN
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 15,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 14,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 14,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,502 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,502 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre is unsuitable front ONLY fitment tyre fitted to the rear (4.1.1)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,857 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 11,705 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 11,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 3,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 3,958 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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W838 OPN is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 4,295 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W838 OPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 26 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W838 OPN registered?

W838 OPN is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W838 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 OPN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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