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AJ58 VGR

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,647 mi
Last recorded1,647 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VGR
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 1,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 1,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 1,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 1,470 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 1,410 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 1,410 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 1,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 1,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 1,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 12,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 10,917 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 VGR is a 2008 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 86.7%.

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 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 AJ58 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

AJ58 VGR is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is AJ58 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 VGR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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