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Q298TFE

2009 Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,135 mi
Last recorded9,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Enfield Bullet 5004,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ298TFE
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 9,135 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,047 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 9,004 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 8,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 8,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 8,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 8,102 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 6,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 668 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 668 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 9 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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Q298TFE is a 2009 Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 4,092 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 Q298TFE, 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 17 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q298TFE is a 2009 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is Q298TFE safe to buy?

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