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AF52 WJO

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

659 mi
Last recorded659 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WJO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 659 miles

*** DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED ****

Pass 4 Jul 2023 646 miles

**** DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED *****

Pass 5 Jul 2022 375 miles

**** DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED *****

Central Rear Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 375 miles

Front Horn not working missing (7.7 (a))

**** DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED *****

Central Rear Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 275 miles

*** DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED ****

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swinging arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 275 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

*** DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED ****

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swinging arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 120 miles

DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED

handlebar grips slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2019 119 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DAY TIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED

handlebar grips slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2018

NO LIGHTS FITTED DAY TIME USE ONLY

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 119 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

day time use only

no lights fitted day time use only

no lights fitted day time use only

Fail 23 Jun 2017 119 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play rear swinging arm bolt loose (2.4.A2a(i))

day time use only

no lights fitted day time use only

no lights fitted day time use only

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82 miles

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

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

day time use only

no lights fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 82 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

day time use only

no lights fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 5 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 4,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 4,012 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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AF52 WJO is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJO, 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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How do I check the history of AF52 WJO?

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What year was AF52 WJO registered?

AF52 WJO is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AF52 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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