26 Model Years Analyzed
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1960-2021), based on 1,008 DVSA recorded tests.
94.4%
Average Pass Rate
26
Model Years
1k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
3 tests
2 tests
3 tests
131 tests
170 tests
127 tests
93 tests
99 tests
96 tests
63 tests
112 tests
46 tests
20 tests
5 tests
2 tests
1 tests
4 tests
9 tests
8 tests
5 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
- 2A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn
- 3Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- 4Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- 5A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 has an average 94.4% MOT pass rate across model years 1960 to 2021, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Royal Enfield Bullet 500 across all years are: number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Royal Enfield Bullet 500 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Royal Enfield Bullet 500 model years.