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NU02 SLZ

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Gold Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 SLZ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 8 miles

2 split links fitted to the chain

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front mud guard is missing

rear suspension has been replaced with metal bars

the rear seat mounting has been modified

Pass 3 Jun 2017 11,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 11,048 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 9,957 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 9,956 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,183 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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NU02 SLZ is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Gold with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU02 SLZ, 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 NU02 SLZ registered?

NU02 SLZ is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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