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AO02 LWY

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,199 mi
Last recorded2,199 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LWY
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 2,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 2,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 1,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 1,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 1,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 517 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,363 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,905 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 20,905 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 17,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 12,636 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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AO02 LWY is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO02 LWY, 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 AO02 LWY registered?

AO02 LWY is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is AO02 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 LWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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