MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,718 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust marks out of line (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working switch not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust marks out of line (2.4 (a))
Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ51 VLB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 8,916 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 YJ51 VLB, 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 24 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YJ51 VLB registered?
YJ51 VLB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 January 2002.
Is YJ51 VLB safe to buy?
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