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Q78DPY

1999 Enfield 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,299 mi
Last recorded9,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Enfield 5004,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ78DPY
MakeEnfield
Model500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 8,724 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 8,302 miles

BOTH TYRES STARTING TO SURFACE CRACK

Pass 16 Aug 2011 161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 161 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 114 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 114 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 1,191 miles

Rear Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 20 May 2009 1,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 762 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 762 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 500 miles

How Reliable is the Enfield 500?

Based on 1,120 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Horn not working 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 4
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Q78DPY is a 1999 Enfield 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Enfield 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 4,332 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 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q78DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Enfield 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Enfield 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q78DPY registered?

Q78DPY is a 1999 Enfield 500, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is Q78DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q78DPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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