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VU02 KMO

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,202 mi
Last recorded20,202 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KMO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 20,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,049 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 19,534 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake operation (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 19,471 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,274 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 18,274 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,323 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 14,323 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,201 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 11,963 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,472 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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VU02 KMO is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VU02 KMO, 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 VU02 KMO registered?

VU02 KMO is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 KMO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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