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PL05 UDY

2005 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,767 mi
Last recorded5,767 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet6,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UDY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 5,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 4,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 3,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 2,627 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 1,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 1,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 4,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 3,693 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 3,692 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 3,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 2,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2008 2,788 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Oil leak

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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PL05 UDY is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL05 UDY, 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.

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What year was PL05 UDY registered?

PL05 UDY is a 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is PL05 UDY safe to buy?

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