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FJ04 YXF

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,388 mi
Last recorded3,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 YXF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 3,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 2,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 2,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 2,513 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 2,513 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 2,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,594 miles

slight play in sidecar susspension link

Fail 5 Jun 2008 1,374 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,374 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 1,003 miles

side car suspension arm has slight freeplay in clamp to damper spindle

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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FJ04 YXF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ04 YXF, 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 FJ04 YXF registered?

FJ04 YXF is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FJ04 YXF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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