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Y428 OTL

2001 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,585 mi
Last recorded30,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Enfield Bullet 5006,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 OTL
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 30,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 30,108 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play steering head bearings excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 28,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,775 miles

Rear TYRE HAS CUT BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Pass 8 May 2015 22,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,400 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 9,395 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,993 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 1,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 822 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 493 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 338 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 56 miles

dip headlight a little dim-possible faulty bulb or switch.

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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Y428 OTL is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y428 OTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y428 OTL registered?

Y428 OTL is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y428 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y428 OTL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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