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AE54 BFZ

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,536 mi
Last recorded4,536 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BFZ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 4,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 4,477 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 4,477 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 4,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 3,978 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 3,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 3,889 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 3,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 3,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 3,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 3,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 3,029 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 3,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 2,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 2,875 miles

slight change in idle speed with steering at full left lock

Pass 14 Oct 2010 2,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,718 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 2,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 2,168 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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AE54 BFZ is a 2004 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 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,200 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 AE54 BFZ, 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 22 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 AE54 BFZ registered?

AE54 BFZ is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is AE54 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 BFZ 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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