MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drivers seat worn
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS
Drivers seat worn
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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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AE05 BVB is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 7,219 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 AE05 BVB, 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 21 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 AE05 BVB registered?
AE05 BVB is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is AE05 BVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE05 BVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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