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FJ04 YXL

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,466 mi
Last recorded26,466 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 YXL
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 26,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,316 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 22,207 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 21,607 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,868 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,073 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,636 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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FJ04 YXL is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

FJ04 YXL is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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