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ERV 450D

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,275 mi
Last recorded12,275 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERV 450D
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 12,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 12,275 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 12,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 12,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 11,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 11,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,668 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 11,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 10,992 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 9,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,166 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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ERV 450D is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ERV 450D, 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 ERV 450D registered?

ERV 450D is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is ERV 450D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERV 450D shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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