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AJ58 VVD

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,369 mi
Last recorded20,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VVD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 20,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 20,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 20,291 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,813 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,952 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 12,952 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 8,100 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 5,455 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 5,419 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,419 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 VVD is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

AJ58 VVD is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AJ58 VVD 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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