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P381 KPU

1996 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,431 mi
Last recorded9,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Enfield Bullet 5007,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 KPU
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,431 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2015 9,226 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

slight movement front offside footrest

smokes badly borderline

Fail 3 Dec 2015 9,226 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower shock nuts not fully tightened

Offside Rear Lower shock nuts not fully tight

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

slight movement front offside footrest

smokes badly borderline

engine cuts out when rear brake operated

Fail 6 Nov 2015 9,225 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. throttle housing (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

bike smokes really bad

nearside and offside lower shock nuts not fully tight

slight movement front nearside and offside footrests

throttle cable not fitted correctly

Fail 29 May 2015 9,225 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

throttle cable not fitted correctly

Fail 17 May 2014 8,659 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 8,659 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 7,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,404 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 5,382 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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P381 KPU is a 1996 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 7,106 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 P381 KPU, 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 30 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P381 KPU registered?

P381 KPU is a 1996 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P381 KPU safe to buy?

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