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CU54 DMV

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

1,432 mi
Last recorded1,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 DMV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 1,432 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 1,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 1,130 miles

Nearside Front drum cover slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2019 1,130 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front drum cover slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2018 463 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 457 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 544 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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CU54 DMV is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU54 DMV, 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 CU54 DMV registered?

CU54 DMV is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for CU54 DMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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