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AE04 EJF

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,871 mi
Last recorded12,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EJF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,388 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,580 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 11,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 9,575 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside footrest movement

nearside footrest movement

Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 5,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 5,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 4,336 miles

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 EJF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJF, 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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AE04 EJF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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