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VX55 MWJ

2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,861 mi
Last recorded9,861 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 5006,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MWJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 9,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 9,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 9,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 9,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 9,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,952 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,481 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 7,481 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,261 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 4,474 miles

advise changing handlebar [poor lock].....

Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,621 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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VX55 MWJ is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,477 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 VX55 MWJ, 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 20 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 VX55 MWJ registered?

VX55 MWJ is a 2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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