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RY52 DMO

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,714 mi
Last recorded6,714 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 DMO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 6,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 4,355 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 4,355 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 4,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 3,854 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 3,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 1,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 936 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 826 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 826 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2006 683 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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RY52 DMO is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY52 DMO, 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 RY52 DMO registered?

RY52 DMO is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is RY52 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 DMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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