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AY04 KFF

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,653 mi
Last recorded3,653 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 KFF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 3,653 miles

Front and rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 7 May 2025 3,604 miles

Rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 30 Apr 2024 3,571 miles

Rear tyre becoming perished on side walls

Pass 6 May 2023 3,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 3,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 2,936 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 2,963 miles

Front Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure engine/chassis/sidecar mount fixing bolt (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 2,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 2,747 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 2,308 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 2,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 772 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 8,777 miles

Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,777 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 KFF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF registered?

AY04 KFF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is AY04 KFF safe to buy?

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