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2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 USD
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025
Pass 1 Jun 2021 2,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 2,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 2,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 2,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 1,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 1,874 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 1,633 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 1,328 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front brake plate is slightly loose.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 1,328 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front brake plate is slightly loose.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 836 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,055 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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AF02 USD is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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