MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE04 VEF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?
AE04 VEF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 15 July 2004.
Is AE04 VEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE04 VEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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