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XWP 491

2000 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,914 mi
Last recorded1,914 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet4,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 491
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,894 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 1,861 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 1,853 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,844 miles

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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XWP 491 is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWP 491, 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 XWP 491 registered?

XWP 491 is a 2000 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is XWP 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWP 491 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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