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EU56 HWC

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,578 mi
Last recorded11,578 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 HWC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 11,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 10,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 10,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 10,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 9,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 9,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 9,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 8,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 7,637 miles

front tyre has light perishing on side walls

Pass 26 Aug 2017 6,567 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 6,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 4,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 2,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,055 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 1,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 1,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 170 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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EU56 HWC is a 2006 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 94.4%.

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 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 EU56 HWC, 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.

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What year was EU56 HWC registered?

EU56 HWC is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is EU56 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 HWC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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