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BRU 617A

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,409 mi
Last recorded28,409 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 617A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,909 miles

no main beam headlamp indicator light working on dash

Fail 8 Jul 2021 27,909 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and stop lamp bulb incorrect may require light unit repositioned bulb working correctly (4.3.3 (b))

no main beam headlamp indicator light working on dash

Pass 6 May 2020 27,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,356 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,822 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2014 19,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,432 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,282 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 9,282 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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BRU 617A is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,168 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 BRU 617A, 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 17 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 BRU 617A registered?

BRU 617A is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 5 January 2009.

Is BRU 617A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 617A shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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