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R532 VBM

1997 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,858 mi
Last recorded17,858 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Enfield Bullet 50010,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 VBM
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 17,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 17,382 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,341 miles

Central Rear rear tyre has cracking to side walls(not deep)

Pass 27 Dec 2019 17,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,279 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,433 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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R532 VBM is a 1997 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 10,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R532 VBM, 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 29 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 R532 VBM registered?

R532 VBM is a 1997 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R532 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 VBM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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