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AE04 VDX

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

7,492 mi
Last recorded7,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VDX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 7,492 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 7,252 miles

Front front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 6,761 miles

Front Slight splits on side wall on tyre

Front Slight splits on tyre

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 6,693 miles

Front slight splits on side wall on tyre

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 6,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 5,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 4,949 miles

front and rear tyres both periched

Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,066 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 3,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 1,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,029 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,416 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,547 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,547 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 14,617 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 VDX is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

AE04 VDX is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is AE04 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VDX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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