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AE06 VTC

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,744 mi
Last recorded14,744 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VTC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 14,744 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 14,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 14,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 13,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 12,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,979 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 11,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 11,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 10,309 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 10,275 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2013 9,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 7,710 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 6,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 5,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 May 2010 5,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 4,175 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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AE06 VTC is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 AE06 VTC, 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 20 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 AE06 VTC registered?

AE06 VTC is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is AE06 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 VTC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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