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AO57 HBE

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,691 mi
Last recorded16,691 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HBE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 16,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 16,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 15,990 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 14,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,249 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 11,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing NOW FITTED (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,460 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,215 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 9,215 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,169 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 9,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 8,609 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 8,609 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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AO57 HBE is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO57 HBE, 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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AO57 HBE is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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