2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 0.5L Petrol · E17 FLD

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its last five annual MOT tests. The most recent test conducted in June 2025 at 263 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester issued a daylight-only restriction. This indicates that while the motorcycle meets minimum legal standards for road use, the lighting equipment requires attention. No mechanical defects were recorded across the available history since 2021. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 11 miles per year. Between 2021 and 2022, the bike covered only 28 miles, while there was a slight increase in usage between July 2024 and June 2025, where it climbed by 130 miles. While this low usage profile suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also implies the vehicle has spent long periods stationary, which often leads to specific types of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of components that degrade through sitting rather than through use. The low mileage increases the likelihood of perished tyres, cracked fuel lines, and seized fork seals or brake caliper pistons. The daylight-only advisory from 2025 necessitates a check of the headlight assembly, wiring loom, and bulbs. Given the age of the Royal Enfield, the frame should be scrutinized for structural corrosion, particularly around the mounting points, as low mileage does not protect against oxidation over two decades.