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UEY 669L

2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

12,309 mi
Last recorded12,309 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 669L
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 12,309 miles

Front tyre 20 years old

Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2025 10,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 10,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 10,049 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2019 10,049 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,956 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 9,521 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 9,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 9,100 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 8,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 7,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 7,582 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 2,568 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 1,980 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 1,691 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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UEY 669L is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEY 669L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEY 669L registered?

UEY 669L is a 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is UEY 669L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 669L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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