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GX06 FZJ

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,961 mi
Last recorded11,961 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 FZJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 11,961 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 9,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,403 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2010 6,403 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 24 Jun 2009 5,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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GX06 FZJ is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GX06 FZJ, 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 GX06 FZJ registered?

GX06 FZJ is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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