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AE05 OZN

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,732 mi
Last recorded13,732 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OZN
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 13,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 13,724 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 13,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 13,610 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 13,610 miles

Central Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 13,306 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 13,306 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 13,153 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 12,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 10,573 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 10,548 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,894 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 5,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 2,892 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 OZN is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

AE05 OZN is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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