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LJ08 LSL

2008 Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,522 mi
Last recorded3,522 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Enfield Bullet 5004,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LSL
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 3,522 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 3,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 2,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 1,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 1,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 858 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 858 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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LJ08 LSL is a 2008 Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 4,894 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 LJ08 LSL, 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 18 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 LSL registered?

LJ08 LSL is a 2008 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LJ08 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 LSL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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