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R847 RFJ

1998 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,292 mi
Last recorded11,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 RFJ
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Aug 2010 10,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 1,700 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 1,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,235 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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R847 RFJ is a 1998 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R847 RFJ, 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 28 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R847 RFJ registered?

R847 RFJ is a 1998 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R847 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 RFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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