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AE53 KTF

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,382 mi
Last recorded11,382 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KTF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 11,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 11,368 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 11,368 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,349 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 11,349 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 10,938 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 8,575 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 8,562 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 7,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 3,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 3,427 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 3,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 3,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,000 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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AE53 KTF is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 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 AE53 KTF, 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 23 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 AE53 KTF registered?

AE53 KTF is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AE53 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 KTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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