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FH02 EKA

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,898 mi
Last recorded9,898 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 EKA
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 9,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,897 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2012 9,897 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,748 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 9,748 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

lower r/h fairing fixing bolt insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 9,239 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

footrests slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2008 8,149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 7,651 miles

Advise some cosmetic wear to front tyre side walls some slight perishing

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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FH02 EKA 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 66.7%.

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 FH02 EKA, 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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FH02 EKA is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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