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AU08 FSO

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,727 mi
Last recorded8,727 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FSO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 8,727 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 8,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 8,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 7,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 7,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,539 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 7,539 miles

Position lamp not working Rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,257 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 7,257 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 6,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 6,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 6,383 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 3,990 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 3,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 4,619 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 4,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 3,952 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 3,952 miles

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

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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AU08 FSO is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU08 FSO, 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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What year was AU08 FSO registered?

AU08 FSO is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AU08 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 FSO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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