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VX08 OBJ

2008 Enfield Bullet 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,243 mi
Last recorded5,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Enfield Bullet 5004,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 OBJ
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 5,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 5,243 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,159 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 May 2013 4,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 3,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 1,088 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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VX08 OBJ is a 2008 Enfield Bullet 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 4,894 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 VX08 OBJ, 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 18 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX08 OBJ?

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What year was VX08 OBJ registered?

VX08 OBJ is a 2008 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is VX08 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 OBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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