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GX55 AEO

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,841 mi
Last recorded4,841 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 AEO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 4,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 3,919 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 3,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 2,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 1,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 1,827 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 1,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 2,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 2,119 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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GX55 AEO is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 7,219 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 GX55 AEO, 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 21 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 GX55 AEO registered?

GX55 AEO is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is GX55 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 AEO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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