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CU05 DNE

2005 Enfield Bullet 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Enfield Bullet 5004,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DNE
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 3 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 22,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 21,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 13,971 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear tyreo/s wall has light perishing cracks visable not a failure issue at this point a regular check on tyre condition is advised

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,971 miles

rear tyreo/s wall has light perishing cracks visable not a failure issue at this point a regular check on tyre condition is advised

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,900 miles

front brake could do with de-dusting to stop brake sqeeling (the brake is functioning correctly) this is an advisory only

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,420 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 8,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 5,505 MOT tests across 791 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
311
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 22
Headlamp aim too high 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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CU05 DNE is a 2005 Enfield Bullet 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 4,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 DNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU05 DNE registered?

CU05 DNE is a 2005 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is CU05 DNE safe to buy?

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