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AP02 XPV

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,568 mi
Last recorded18,568 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 XPV
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,679 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 15,528 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,528 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,140 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,523 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,264 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 8,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 6,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,585 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 XPV is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green 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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

AP02 XPV is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is AP02 XPV safe to buy?

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