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AOW 119A

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,392 mi
Last recorded2,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 119A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 2,392 miles

no lights fitted to machine

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11 miles

new speedo fitted to bike (odometer reading not original)

no lights fitted to bike

Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,103 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 3,984 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 3,446 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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AOW 119A is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AOW 119A, 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 AOW 119A?

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What year was AOW 119A registered?

AOW 119A is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is AOW 119A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOW 119A shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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