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P815 VUD

1996 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,410 mi
Last recorded2,410 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Enfield Bullet 5007,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 VUD
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 2,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 1,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 10,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 4,099 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

steering slightly misaligned

Fail 30 May 2017 4,090 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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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P815 VUD is a 1996 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P815 VUD, 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 P815 VUD registered?

P815 VUD is a 1996 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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