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VU02 KTG

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

508 mi
Last recorded508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KTG
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 377 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 377 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 209 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 203 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 3 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 15,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 15,026 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,801 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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VU02 KTG is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KTG, 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 VU02 KTG registered?

VU02 KTG is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 KTG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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