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OY02 LLR

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,441 mi
Last recorded2,441 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 LLR
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 2,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 1,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 1,693 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 1,113 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 18 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slight cracking on front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 18 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slight cracking on front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,792 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 21,792 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,956 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 13,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,385 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 9,385 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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OY02 LLR is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY02 LLR, 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

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What year was OY02 LLR registered?

OY02 LLR is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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