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AE04 VDY

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VDY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 20,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 19,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 18,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 18,158 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 18,158 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 16,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 15,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,589 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,432 miles

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

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 VDY is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 VDY registered?

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

Is AE04 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VDY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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