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B4 XDX

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

522 mi
Last recorded522 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 XDX
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

No lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2024 480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Lights not fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2023 243 miles

Front Tyre perished

Lights not fitted at the time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2022 1,208 miles

Daytime use only

Pass 29 Jun 2021 1,167 miles

day time mot

Pass 18 Jun 2019 948 miles

No lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2018 651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 2,922 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 2,922 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 2,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 2,849 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,489 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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B4 XDX is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B4 XDX, 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 B4 XDX registered?

B4 XDX is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is B4 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 XDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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