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EU04 SYY

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,602 mi
Last recorded32,602 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 SYY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 32,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 31,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,717 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Final drive chain excessively loose

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,736 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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EU04 SYY is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU04 SYY, 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 EU04 SYY registered?

EU04 SYY is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EU04 SYY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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