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OU05 CWM

2005 Enfield Bullet

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

24,730 mi
Last recorded24,730 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Enfield Bullet7,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CWM
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,730 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,267 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 23,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,829 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,052 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 21,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,624 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 20,624 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 19,724 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 18,961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 18,960 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 14,488 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,760 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 9,755 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle cable catches on indicator

Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,785 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake travel to much

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,547 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front & rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

n/s/f sidelight not working

Fail 7 Apr 2009 4,539 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

front & rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2008 1,560 miles

How Reliable is the Enfield Bullet?

Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicator not working 5
Footrest insecure 3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 3
Horn not working 3
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OU05 CWM is a 2005 Enfield Bullet in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 7,785 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 CWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Enfield Bullet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 CWM registered?

OU05 CWM is a 2005 Enfield Bullet, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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