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VX51 EXK

2001 Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,352 mi
Last recorded12,352 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Enfield Bullet 5006,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EXK
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 12,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 11,952 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 11,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2013 11,341 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 11,341 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

clutch cable frayed

offside footrest + gear change rubbers split

one front position light not working

panel loose on nearside

Pass 14 Mar 2013 6,817 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,638 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 8,272 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 2,422 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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VX51 EXK is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 6,879 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 VX51 EXK, 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 25 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX51 EXK registered?

VX51 EXK is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 EXK safe to buy?

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