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AU58 DFP

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,309 mi
Last recorded3,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 DFP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,309 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 3,309 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrectly wired through the main beam filament. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 3,220 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 3,193 miles

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

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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AU58 DFP is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU58 DFP, 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 AU58 DFP registered?

AU58 DFP is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is AU58 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 DFP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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