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SY02 UGB

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,151 mi
Last recorded28,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 UGB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 28,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 28,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 26,658 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 23,817 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,470 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 18,439 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,589 miles

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

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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SY02 UGB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY02 UGB, 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 SY02 UGB registered?

SY02 UGB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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The MOT history for SY02 UGB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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