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S88 JSB

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,397 mi
Last recorded3,397 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 JSB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 3,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 3,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 3,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 2,257 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 2,252 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play rear brake pedal fixing bolt does not appear to be fully screwed into frame mounting point, resulting in excessive movement at pedal pivot point (1.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of travel for front tyre fitment (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel spindle locking device missing split pin missing from rear wheel (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working from rear brake operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on, does not return as expected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 1,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2015 19,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no mirrors fitted to motorcycle

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no mirrors fitted to motorcycle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,288 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 17,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 15,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,393 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,073 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2009 15,061 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nut loose on left side,by sidestand mounting bracket

Fail 24 Jun 2008 14,491 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nut loose on left side,by sidestand mounting bracket

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,697 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 13,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 12,803 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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S88 JSB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S88 JSB, 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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S88 JSB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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