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AE55 DYC

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,226 mi
Last recorded16,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DYC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,226 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 16,226 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 9,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,659 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 7,947 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,547 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 7,547 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 5,694 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 5,694 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 4,998 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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AE55 DYC is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 7,219 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 AE55 DYC, 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 21 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 AE55 DYC registered?

AE55 DYC is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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