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AE05 BVB

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BVB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 28,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 28,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,390 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 28,373 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2014 28,219 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,365 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 27,358 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,094 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,094 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,922 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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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.

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