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SW12 XDO

2011 Enfield Bullet 500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,212 mi
Last recorded4,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XDO
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 4,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing retaining nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

corroded components

engine oil at min

Pass 16 Jul 2025 4,042 miles

Throttle stiff

Pass 17 Jul 2024 3,784 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 3,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery loose

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Throttle stiff

Pass 27 Jun 2023 3,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 2,983 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 2,928 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on full lock right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Minor movement between forks and front wheel. Creaking noise but no free play

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Throttle excessively stiff

Pass 11 Jun 2021 2,594 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Minor tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 2,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Minor tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 2,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 1,124 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 1,116 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain link locking clip fitted against rotation of chain (6.2.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 3 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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SW12 XDO is a 2011 Enfield Bullet 500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW12 XDO, 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 15 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SW12 XDO is a 2011 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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