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OU05 OXB

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,806 mi
Last recorded3,806 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet6,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OXB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 3,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 3,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 3,442 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 3,442 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 3,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 2,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 2,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 2,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 2,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 1,526 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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OU05 OXB is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 6,435 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 OXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 21 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 OXB registered?

OU05 OXB is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is OU05 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 OXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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