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AY04 GVE

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

472 mi
Last recorded472 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GVE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 194 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 28 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28 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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AY04 GVE is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY04 GVE, 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 AY04 GVE registered?

AY04 GVE is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is AY04 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 GVE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY04 GVE have outstanding finance?

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