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OU04 VYY

2004 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,189 mi
Last recorded10,189 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Enfield Bullet 5004,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VYY
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 10,189 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 10,156 miles

Front All position lamps not working top ones (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 9,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 9,917 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 9,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 7,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 6,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 4,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 4,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 3,582 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 3,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,477 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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OU04 VYY is a 2004 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 4,676 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 OU04 VYY, 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 22 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU04 VYY registered?

OU04 VYY is a 2004 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is OU04 VYY safe to buy?

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