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AE05 UKT

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Diesel 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,744 mi
Last recorded4,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UKT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 4,744 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 4,744 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Steering lock came loose and was jamming steering to the left! (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 4,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 4,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 3,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 2,872 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 2,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 2,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 1,195 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 3 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 3 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,619 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 11,598 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,935 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,714 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 UKT is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

AE05 UKT is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AE05 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 UKT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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