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CU06 GBE

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,815 mi
Last recorded11,815 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 GBE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 11,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 11,463 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 11,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 11,377 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 11,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,747 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 10,745 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 10,321 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,699 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 7,699 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,007 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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CU06 GBE is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 CU06 GBE, 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 20 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 CU06 GBE registered?

CU06 GBE is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is CU06 GBE safe to buy?

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