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S229 KJT

1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,316 mi
Last recorded19,316 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 KJT
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 18,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,036 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 18,036 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 15,120 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,120 miles

petrol cap loose

Pass 24 May 2014 11,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,567 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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S229 KJT is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 8,729 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 S229 KJT, 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 28 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S229 KJT registered?

S229 KJT is a 1998 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S229 KJT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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