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H239 WWR

1991 Enfield 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

8,439 mi
Last recorded8,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Enfield 50012,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 WWR
MakeEnfield
Model500
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 8,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 8,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 8,275 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 8,275 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 8,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 8,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 8,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 7,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,748 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 7,745 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 7,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,498 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 6,487 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 6,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 6,426 miles

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust smokey

Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,415 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tyres slightly soft

Pass 4 May 2006 6,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 6,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2005 6,313 miles

How Reliable is the Enfield 500?

Based on 1,120 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Horn not working 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 4
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H239 WWR is a 1991 Enfield 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1991 Enfield 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 12,972 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 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H239 WWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Enfield 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Enfield 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H239 WWR registered?

H239 WWR is a 1991 Enfield 500, first registered on 21 May 1991.

Is H239 WWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H239 WWR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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