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1995 Enfield Bullet 500 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Bullet 500 models manufactured in 1995, based on 72 real MOT test results.

77.8%
Pass Rate
22.2%
Fail Rate
72
Total Tests
5,642
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1995 Enfield Bullet 500 MOT Analysis

The 1995 Enfield Bullet 500 has an MOT pass rate of 77.8% based on 72 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 5,642 miles on the odometer. With a 22.2% failure rate, the 1995 Bullet 500 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Enfield Bullet 500 is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 2.8% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) is the second most common issue at 1.4%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors follows at 1.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (72 tests)

Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall Bullet 500 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 2.8%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 1.4%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes2.8%2
2Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)1.4%1
3Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.4%1
4Motorcycle Tyres1.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 5,642 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes4.92% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)2.46% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors2.46% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres2.46% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes4.922.8%2
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)2.461.4%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors2.461.4%1
Motorcycle tyres2.461.4%1

Mileage Statistics

5,642
Mean
4,821
Median
1,930
25th Percentile
7,074
75th Percentile
39.35% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1995 Enfield Bullet 500 has an MOT pass rate of 77.8% based on 72 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 5,642 miles on the odometer. With a 22.2% failure rate, the 1995 Bullet 500 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Enfield Bullet 500, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 5,642 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 2.8% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 2.8% of MOT failures on 1995 Enfield Bullet 500 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 1995 Enfield Bullet 500 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 1995 Enfield Bullet 500 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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