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CN58 GCU

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,226 mi
Last recorded30,226 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 GCU
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 30,226 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

NO NEUTRAL LIGHT

Fail 3 Nov 2023 30,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

NO NEUTRAL LIGHT

Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,553 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,779 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 14,049 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 6,488 miles

play in rear swingarm. not excessive.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 5,849 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Mar 2014 5,849 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 5,079 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,079 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 4,361 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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CN58 GCU is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 6,260 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 CN58 GCU, 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 18 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 CN58 GCU registered?

CN58 GCU is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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