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EU54 DKA

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,450 mi
Last recorded15,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 DKA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,450 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 14,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 14,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 12,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 12,439 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 12,439 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,303 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 12,303 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 10,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 9,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 9,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 8,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 4,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 3,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,693 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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EU54 DKA is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 7,219 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 EU54 DKA, 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 21 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 EU54 DKA registered?

EU54 DKA is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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