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M5 ENF

2008 Royal Enfield Bullet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,552 mi
Last recorded3,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet1,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ENF
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 3,552 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 3,552 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 2,400 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 2,400 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 1,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 1,086 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 1,076 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 651 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 651 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 9 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 3 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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M5 ENF is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 1,261 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 18 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M5 ENF registered?

M5 ENF is a 2008 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is M5 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 ENF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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