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EU08 SPX

2008 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

686 mi
Last recorded686 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Enfield Bullet 5004,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SPX
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 671 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 671 miles

Nearside Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 656 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 505 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 501 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 478 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 464 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 458 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 453 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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EU08 SPX is a 2008 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 2008 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 4,894 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 EU08 SPX, 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 18 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 EU08 SPX registered?

EU08 SPX is a 2008 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is EU08 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 SPX 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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