Royal Enfield Bullt
MotorcycleFrom 842 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 2 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 90.5% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 87.6% | a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, a footrest missing or insecure |
| 2014 | 82% | a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded, rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bullts tested had between 3,215 and 10,282 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,139 median miles, the Bullt has 0.186 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Royal Enfield Bullt MOT pass rate?
The Royal Enfield Bullt has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 842 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Bullt?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Enfield Bullt is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Enfield Bullt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Enfield Bullt is 6,139 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,215 and 10,282 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.