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GX02 AXZ

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,094 mi
Last recorded20,094 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 AXZ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 19,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 19,848 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 1,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 804 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 696 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 15,456 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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GX02 AXZ is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GX02 AXZ, 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 GX02 AXZ registered?

GX02 AXZ is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is GX02 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 AXZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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