2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 0.5L Petrol · BPR 714A
2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 21,356 km. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 500
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 21,356 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BPR 714A Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 21,356 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BPR 714A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (BPR 714A) between September 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake component insecure Front brake lever securing screw missing and lever loose on handle bars (1.1.21 (c))”; “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
BPR 714A Odometer History
- 05/09/202321,330 mi
- 18/09/202321,334 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/202521,356 km
Average of roughly 16 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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