Bullit Hero 125
MotorcycleFrom 442 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 19 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 19 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 16 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 11 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 11 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 10 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 9 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 6 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.9% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a lamp missing or inoperative |
| 2020 | 79% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hero 125s tested had between 1,397 and 5,635 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Common questions
What is the Bullit Hero 125 MOT pass rate?
The Bullit Hero 125 has a 72.9% MOT pass rate based on 442 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bullit Hero 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Bullit Hero 125 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Bullit Hero 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bullit Hero 125 is 3,871 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,397 and 5,635 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.