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EU53 NCD

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NCD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 7,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 7,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 7,660 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 7,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 6,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 5,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 4,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 4,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 2,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 1,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 13,173 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 10,470 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,941 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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EU53 NCD is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU53 NCD, 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 23 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 EU53 NCD registered?

EU53 NCD is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EU53 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 NCD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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