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EU56 FTV

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,473 mi
Last recorded9,473 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 FTV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 9,473 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 9,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 8,641 miles

low battery voltage affecting headlamps on idle

wiring under rear mudguard requires attention

Fail 2 May 2017 8,641 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop / side bulb in wrong (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp stop / side bulb in wrong (1.3.2)

low battery voltage affecting headlamps on idle

wiring under rear mudguard requires attention

Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2015 1,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 9 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 1,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 1,310 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 219 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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EU56 FTV is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 EU56 FTV, 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 20 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU56 FTV?

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What year was EU56 FTV registered?

EU56 FTV is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is EU56 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 FTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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