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AU04 BZW

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,181 mi
Last recorded24,181 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BZW
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 24,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 21,583 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 18,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,441 miles

BOTH TYRES FLAT / PUMPED UP

Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,331 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 12,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight pause on os front indicator

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,537 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,899 miles

front headlight started to flicker, but stopped after a few secs

Pass 20 May 2014 9,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 9,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,833 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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AU04 BZW is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,200 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 AU04 BZW, 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 22 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU04 BZW registered?

AU04 BZW is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is AU04 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 BZW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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