1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 0.5L Petrol · J500 GES
1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 31,788 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 500
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J500 GES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 31,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J500 GES Mileage History
- 21/06/202223,678 mi
- 02/06/202325,413 mi+1,735 mi
- 07/06/202427,811 mi+2,398 mi
- 06/06/202531,031 mi+3,220 mi
- 12/06/202631,788 mi+757 mi
Average of roughly 2,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J500 GES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (J500 GES) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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