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DX08 CMU

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,407 mi
Last recorded15,407 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CMU
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 15,407 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 15,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 15,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 14,812 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 14,812 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 14,524 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 14,524 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 14,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 12,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 5,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 4,416 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 3,426 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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DX08 CMU is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 6,260 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 DX08 CMU, 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 18 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 CMU registered?

DX08 CMU is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DX08 CMU safe to buy?

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