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AF02 URY

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,335 mi
Last recorded6,335 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 URY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 6,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 6,335 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 5,924 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 5,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 4,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 3,336 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 3,336 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 2,706 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 2,706 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2019 1,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 1,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 1,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 12,359 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 9,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 6,476 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 6,476 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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AF02 URY is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF02 URY, 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 AF02 URY registered?

AF02 URY is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AF02 URY safe to buy?

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