CarVerify

Free Car Check

222 UXB

2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Green Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,858 mi
Last recorded1,858 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 5007,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Royal Enfield
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration222 UXB
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
View full Royal Enfield Bullet 500 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 1,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 1,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 1,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 1,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 1,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 1,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 1,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 1,095 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 1,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 1,001 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 656 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 656 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 566 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 544 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
Full Royal Enfield Bullet 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

222 UXB is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,146 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 222 UXB, 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 23 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 222 UXB?

You can check the full history of 222 UXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 222 UXB registered?

222 UXB is a 2003 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is 222 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 UXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 222 UXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 222 UXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.