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EJ02 LCG

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,671 mi
Last recorded20,671 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LCG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 19,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 18,407 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 17,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 16,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,764 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 9,764 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 May 2007 8,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,593 miles

Battery power getting very low will start to affece other systems soon

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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EJ02 LCG is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ02 LCG, 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 EJ02 LCG registered?

EJ02 LCG is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 LCG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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