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oil leak from engine
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
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
bolt missing from rear mud gaurd
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
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
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.
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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.
Is AU04 CEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU04 CEA 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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