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DS56 LHJ

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,129 mi
Last recorded3,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 LHJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 3,129 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 3,129 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 2,751 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 2,751 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 2,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 1,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 1,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 995 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 926 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 277 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 277 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 12 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 12 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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DS56 LHJ is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS56 LHJ, 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 DS56 LHJ registered?

DS56 LHJ is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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