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DUG 51E

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,116 mi
Last recorded15,116 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 51E
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 15,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 15,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 14,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 13,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 12,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,164 miles

Rear tyre perrished

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 May 2012 11,816 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2012 11,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,530 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,532 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 6,160 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,441 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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DUG 51E is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,200 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 DUG 51E, 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 22 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 DUG 51E registered?

DUG 51E is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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