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VU52 YLP

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,825 mi
Last recorded26,825 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 YLP
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 26,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,744 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 23,687 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 21,794 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 20,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 20,197 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,674 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 6,664 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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VU52 YLP is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU52 YLP, 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 VU52 YLP registered?

VU52 YLP is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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