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Y102 GNJ

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,908 mi
Last recorded8,908 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 GNJ
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 8,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 8,908 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 8,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 8,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 7,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 7,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 7,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 6,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,577 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 1,089 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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Y102 GNJ is a 2001 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 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 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 Y102 GNJ, 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 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Y102 GNJ?

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What year was Y102 GNJ registered?

Y102 GNJ is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y102 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y102 GNJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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