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CN59 FAF

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,517 mi
Last recorded6,517 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 FAF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 6,517 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 6,517 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 1,446 miles

sidecar tyre slightly cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,479 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,077 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER HAS MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,167 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 19,112 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure near seat (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 12,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 7,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 7,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 4,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 4,948 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on sidecar rear (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 3,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 2,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 1,197 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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CN59 FAF is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CN59 FAF, 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 CN59 FAF registered?

CN59 FAF is a 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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