MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 HKF is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 7,219 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 BU05 HKF, 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 21 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 BU05 HKF registered?
BU05 HKF is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2005.
Is BU05 HKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU05 HKF 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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