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AF52 VSE

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,170 mi
Last recorded14,170 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VSE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 14,170 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 14,131 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose All spokes loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 12,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,323 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,228 miles

front brake lever slightly sticky

headlight switch

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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AF52 VSE is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF52 VSE, 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 AF52 VSE registered?

AF52 VSE is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AF52 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VSE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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