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AJ58 VGE

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,546 mi
Last recorded10,546 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VGE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 10,546 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 10,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 10,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 10,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 10,191 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 10,191 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 10,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 9,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 7,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 6,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 5,421 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 4,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 3,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 2,692 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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AJ58 VGE is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 6,260 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 AJ58 VGE, 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 18 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 AJ58 VGE registered?

AJ58 VGE is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is AJ58 VGE safe to buy?

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