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BPR 714A

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,356 mi
Last recorded21,356 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 714A
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 21,356 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

slight play in front forks

Pass 18 Sep 2023 21,334 miles

Front Brake cable slightly loose Front brake cable routed incorrectly but not restricted (1.1.15 (c))

Front tyre starting to perish

Lights massed off at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2023 21,330 miles

Front Brake component insecure Front brake lever securing screw missing and lever loose on handle bars (1.1.21 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake cable slightly loose Front brake cable routed incorrectly but not restricted (1.1.15 (c))

Front tyre starting to perish

Lights massed off at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2018 20,913 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 14,751 miles

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

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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BPR 714A is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPR 714A, 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 BPR 714A registered?

BPR 714A is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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