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AE06 VTP

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

930 mi
Last recorded930 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VTP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 988 miles

Offside Oil leak oil feeder pipe to rockers leaking from seal. ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 525 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 552 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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 VTP is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

AE06 VTP is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is AE06 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 VTP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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