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AU54 KUY

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,238 mi
Last recorded20,238 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KUY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear suspension stiff .advise replacing shock absorbers

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,141 miles

rear suspension set up very stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,500 miles

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,368 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 19,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 16,201 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,644 miles

Front tyre is cracking.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lot of play in cush drive.

Fail 13 Aug 2011 12,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front tyre is cracking.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lot of play in cush drive.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 8,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 4,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 2,405 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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AU54 KUY is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 7,219 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 AU54 KUY, 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 21 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 AU54 KUY registered?

AU54 KUY is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is AU54 KUY safe to buy?

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