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Y947 NOY

2001 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,366 mi
Last recorded16,366 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Enfield Bullet 5006,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 NOY
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 16,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,725 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y947 NOY is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y947 NOY, 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 Y947 NOY registered?

Y947 NOY is a 2001 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is Y947 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y947 NOY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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