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AD02 GJY

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,350 mi
Last recorded30,350 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 GJY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 30,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,717 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 29,717 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,094 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 28,838 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,580 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 28,552 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S AND N/S FRONT FORKS LEAKING, AND GATORS PERISHED AND SPLIT... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 6,018 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 28,278 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 27,887 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 27,887 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,714 miles

front lower front wheel spindal nuts loose on n/s titen and prs

rear tyre catching rear o/s arm re align. prs

Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 27,488 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 2,711 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,711 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,300 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,300 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear number plate damaged

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 22,707 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,606 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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AD02 GJY is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 8,916 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 AD02 GJY, 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 24 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 AD02 GJY registered?

AD02 GJY is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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