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OE02 XDT

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,800 mi
Last recorded9,800 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XDT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 9,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 9,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 9,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 8,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,194 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 7,320 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 7,317 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies fron brake stop light not working (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 3,340 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 3,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 2,793 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 2,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,277 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,942 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,377 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,557 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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OE02 XDT is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OE02 XDT, 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 OE02 XDT registered?

OE02 XDT is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is OE02 XDT safe to buy?

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