Royal Enfield Bullet 500 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.0 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Royal Enfield Bullet 500 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements17.0%

   8 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED10.6%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative8.5%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber8.5%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.5%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.5%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.5%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.4%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working6.4%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.4%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A footrest missing or insecure6.4%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Enfield Bullet 500 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.5%

   28 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.4%

   19 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.1%

   17 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.6%

   13 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.5%

   12 tests

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.0%

   8 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.9%

   7 tests

8. 8.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.8%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The Bullet 500 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

10,694

Test classes

class 2: 800

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

89.5% unadjusted, from 800 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 17.0% of failed Royal Enfield Bullet 500 tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (10.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 usually have at its MOT?

10,694 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.