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HX05 CWM

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,094 mi
Last recorded21,094 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 CWM
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,094 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 20,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,570 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,931 miles

Rear re align rear wheel,,

Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 3,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 678 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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HX05 CWM is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HX05 CWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 CWM registered?

HX05 CWM is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is HX05 CWM safe to buy?

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