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EAT 73C

1991 Enfield 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,491 mi
Last recorded5,491 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Enfield 50012,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAT 73C
MakeEnfield
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 5,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 5,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 4,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 4,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 4,750 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 4,557 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 3,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 2,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 2,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 1,673 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 1,673 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 1,264 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 1,256 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 1,079 miles

How Reliable is the Enfield 500?

Based on 1,120 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Horn not working 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 4
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EAT 73C is a 1991 Enfield 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Enfield 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 12,972 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 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAT 73C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Enfield 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Enfield 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAT 73C registered?

EAT 73C is a 1991 Enfield 500, first registered on 17 June 1991.

Is EAT 73C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAT 73C shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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