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AE04 EJD

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,508 mi
Last recorded2,508 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EJD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 2,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 609 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 482 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 3 May 2016 8,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 7,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 7,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,729 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,645 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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AE04 EJD is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,200 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 AE04 EJD, 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 22 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 AE04 EJD registered?

AE04 EJD is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is AE04 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 EJD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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