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AE56 MVT

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,066 mi
Last recorded13,066 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 MVT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 13,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 12,781 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 12,781 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 12,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 12,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 11,910 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 11,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 9,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,315 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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AE56 MVT is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 AE56 MVT, 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 20 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE56 MVT?

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What year was AE56 MVT registered?

AE56 MVT is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is AE56 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 MVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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