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GX51 BKY

2001 Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,039 mi
Last recorded18,039 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Enfield Bullet 5006,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BKY
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 18,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 17,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 17,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 17,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,456 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 17,227 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 17,205 miles

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 16,874 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,773 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,563 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 13,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 13,355 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2009 12,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,667 miles

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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GX51 BKY is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 6,879 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 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 GX51 BKY, 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 25 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX51 BKY registered?

GX51 BKY is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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