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OV51 HXS

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,902 mi
Last recorded3,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HXS
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 3,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 3,853 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 3,853 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 3,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 3,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 3,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 3,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 2,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 1,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 1,849 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 1,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 1,785 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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OV51 HXS 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 84.6%.

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 OV51 HXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 HXS?

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What year was OV51 HXS registered?

OV51 HXS is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is OV51 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 HXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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