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SA52 VBU

2004 Enfield 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,869 mi
Last recorded17,869 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Enfield 50012,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VBU
MakeEnfield
Model500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 17,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2024 17,596 miles

Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 17,411 miles

Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,168 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,040 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 17,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,013 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 15,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,621 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,345 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 13,325 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 12,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,378 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,740 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 7,740 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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SA52 VBU is a 2004 Enfield 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Enfield 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 12,718 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 SA52 VBU, 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 22 years old, this Enfield 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA52 VBU registered?

SA52 VBU is a 2004 Enfield 500, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is SA52 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 VBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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