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WA09 HMO

2009 Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,554 mi
Last recorded9,554 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Enfield Bullet 5004,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 HMO
MakeEnfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 9,554 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Not visible suspect worn going on chain and rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 8,628 miles

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

front fork tubes covered by gaiters

Pass 20 Mar 2020 7,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 5,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 3,398 miles

Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 3,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 3,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rearlamp mounting slightly loose.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 2,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 2,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 1,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 1,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 1,142 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WA09 HMO is a 2009 Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 4,092 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 WA09 HMO, 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 17 years old, this Enfield Bullet 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA09 HMO registered?

WA09 HMO is a 2009 Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is WA09 HMO safe to buy?

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