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AU06 BYK

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 BYK
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 11,312 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 11,291 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted BRAKE LEVER MOUNT FRACTURED. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 9,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 376 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 376 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 6,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 5,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 2,308 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 2,288 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,567 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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AU06 BYK is a 2006 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 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 AU06 BYK, 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 20 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 AU06 BYK registered?

AU06 BYK is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AU06 BYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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