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AU04 CEA

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 CEA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026
Pass 15 May 2025 11 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Aug 2023 13,031 miles

Front tyre starting to perish in sidewalls and has small cut

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

sidecar mounting bushes slightly perished

slight noise from sidecar wheel bearing

throttle cable loose in housing easily picks up revs if knocked

Fail 10 Aug 2023 13,026 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure bars twist in clamp (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front tyre starting to perish in sidewalls and has small cut

Nearside control switch slightly loose

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

sidecar mounting bushes slightly perished

slight noise from sidecar wheel bearing

throttle cable loose in housing easily picks up revs if knocked

Pass 8 Jun 2022 12,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 11,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,410 miles

bolt missing from rear mud gaurd

Fail 16 Sep 2014 11,386 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

bolt missing from rear mud gaurd

Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,293 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,931 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

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 CEA is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU04 CEA, 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.

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What year was AU04 CEA registered?

AU04 CEA is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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