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AE53 PGZ

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

2,713 mi
Last recorded2,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PGZ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 2,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 1,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 3,080 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 2,265 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 1,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 735 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 375 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 14,220 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,419 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 12,419 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released switch sticky (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel adjusted cable (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 11,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,378 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 9,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,107 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 6,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 2,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,435 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,113 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 PGZ is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

AE53 PGZ is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AE53 PGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PGZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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