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AE51 UFT

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UFT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,086 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 64,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 63,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,812 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,812 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,683 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 50,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 1,709 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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AE51 UFT is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 UFT, 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 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 UFT registered?

AE51 UFT is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AE51 UFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UFT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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