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Y459 MCL

2001 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Enfield Bullet 5006,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 MCL
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 29,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 29,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,849 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,678 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,486 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,186 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,751 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,166 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,632 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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Y459 MCL is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y459 MCL, 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 Y459 MCL registered?

Y459 MCL is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y459 MCL safe to buy?

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