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OU04 CUV

2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,668 mi
Last recorded4,668 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 CUV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 4,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 3,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 1,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 5,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 5,272 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,899 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 4,899 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 2,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 1,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 18,403 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,799 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,135 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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OU04 CUV is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 6,200 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 OU04 CUV, 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 22 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 OU04 CUV registered?

OU04 CUV is a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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