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AY05 HXS

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,207 mi
Last recorded33,207 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet6,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HXS
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 33,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,650 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,198 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 30,177 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose spokes loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,829 miles

Front Slight cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2018 27,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 22,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,970 miles

front brake bineding

Pass 12 May 2015 15,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 12,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 10,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 7,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 5,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,860 miles

stop lamp intermittent when operated from front control

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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AY05 HXS is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 6,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 HXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 21 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 HXS registered?

AY05 HXS is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is AY05 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 HXS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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