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AF02 USC

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,472 mi
Last recorded24,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 USC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 24,472 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 24,472 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2024 24,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 24,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 24,267 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 23,949 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,066 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,066 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,395 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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AF02 USC is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

AF02 USC is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is AF02 USC safe to buy?

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