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HF53 HBP

2003 Enfield Bullet 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

281 mi
Last recorded281 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Enfield Bullet 5007,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HBP
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,877 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,377 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 12,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 12,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,322 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 12,322 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 11,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,971 miles

Both tyres beginning to perish.

Fork Gaitors split.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,876 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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HF53 HBP is a 2003 Enfield Bullet 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 7,911 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 HF53 HBP, 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 23 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF53 HBP registered?

HF53 HBP is a 2003 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is HF53 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 HBP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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