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AF03 GUX

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,393 mi
Last recorded16,393 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GUX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,393 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 16,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 14,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 13,133 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 13,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 11,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 8,055 miles

Rear wheel cush drive rubbers - play

long travel on front brake lever

Fail 3 Jul 2015 6,142 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 5,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,431 miles

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

slight perishing in sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,351 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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AF03 GUX is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF03 GUX, 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 AF03 GUX registered?

AF03 GUX is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is AF03 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 GUX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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