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AE05 OZJ

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,990 mi
Last recorded16,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OZJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 16,990 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 16,990 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe touching fuel tank on full lock

Fail 9 Sep 2022 16,990 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,999 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 16,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,990 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 16,990 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 16,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 16,830 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,290 miles

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 10 Jul 2010 13,465 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,694 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 OZJ is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

AE05 OZJ is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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