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LK05 OUP

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,468 mi
Last recorded3,468 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 OUP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 3,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 3,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 3,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 2,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 2,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 2,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 2,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 2,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 1,970 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 1,947 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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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LK05 OUP is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LK05 OUP, 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 LK05 OUP registered?

LK05 OUP is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is LK05 OUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 OUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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