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AE04 VDZ

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,223 mi
Last recorded23,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VDZ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 21,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,893 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 19,887 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,823 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,309 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,035 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 11,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 10,456 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 9,574 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 May 2007 9,559 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 VDZ is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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