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HX55 JKE

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

828 mi
Last recorded828 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 JKE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 540 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 369 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 2,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 2,105 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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HX55 JKE is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HX55 JKE, 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 HX55 JKE registered?

HX55 JKE is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is HX55 JKE safe to buy?

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