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YJ51 VLB

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,718 mi
Last recorded11,718 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VLB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 11,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 11,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 11,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 11,543 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust marks out of line (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 11,543 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working switch not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust marks out of line (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 11,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 11,422 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 11,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 11,173 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 11,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 11,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,850 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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YJ51 VLB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJ51 VLB, 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 YJ51 VLB registered?

YJ51 VLB is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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