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AP02 KXN

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,237 mi
Last recorded8,237 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KXN
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 8,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2017 8,118 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,468 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 7,468 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,590 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 6,590 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,104 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,180 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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AP02 KXN is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP02 KXN, 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 AP02 KXN registered?

AP02 KXN is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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