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OV52 XHC

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,657 mi
Last recorded5,657 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XHC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 5,657 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 5,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 4,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,504 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,065 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 3,065 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 2,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,249 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 964 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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OV52 XHC 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 76.9%.

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 OV52 XHC, 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 OV52 XHC registered?

OV52 XHC is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is OV52 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 XHC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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