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Bullit Spirit 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Bullit Spirit 125 reliable? We analysed 349 real MOT tests across 126 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 349 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.3%
Typical Mileage
2,643mi
Annual Mileage
395mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Bullit Spirit 125 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bullit Spirit 125.

Bullit Spirit 125 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Bullit Spirit 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Bullit Spirit 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Bullit Spirit 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

67.2%
2021
63.1%
2020
66.2%
2019
72.6%
2018
66.1%
2017

Bullit Spirit 125 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Bullit Spirit 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 6

Bullit Spirit 125 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Bullit Spirit 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
152 mi/yr
Typical
395 mi/yr
Average
999 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,213 mi/yr

Bullit Spirit 125 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bullit Spirit 125 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 61 67.2% 789 2,791 4,085
2020 65 63.1% 1,089 2,643 5,597
2019 71 66.2% 1,342 3,238 4,643
2018 84 72.6% 1,296 2,184 4,012
2017 59 66.1% 1,184 2,132 4,782

How Long Does a Bullit Spirit 125 Last?

Based on 126 Bullit Spirit 125 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Bullit Spirit 125 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Bullit Spirit 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
2,643 mi
75th Percentile
4,482 mi
95th Percentile
9,810 mi
Max Recorded
47,608 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Bullit Spirit 125

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

72.6% MOT pass rate from 84 tests

Year to avoid
2020

63.1% MOT pass rate from 65 tests

The best year to buy a used Bullit Spirit 125 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.6% across 84 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Bullit Spirit 125 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Bullit Spirit 125 THIS CAR 67.3% 349 2,643 mi — yrs
Bullit Hero 125 76.2% 1,478 3,238 mi — yrs
Bullit Bluroc 125 78.2% 587 2,666 mi — yrs
Bullit Hunt 74.8% 575 5,083 mi 10 yrs
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI 91% 457 55,023 mi — yrs

Compared to the Bullit Hero 125 (76.2% pass rate) and the Bullit Bluroc 125 (78.2% pass rate), the Bullit Spirit 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Bullit Spirit 125?

The Bullit Spirit 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.3% across 349 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bullit Spirit 125 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Bullit Spirit 125 owner drives around 395 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Bullit Spirit 125 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bullit Spirit 125 reliable?
Based on 349 MOT tests, the Bullit Spirit 125 has a 67.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Bullit Spirit 125?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Bullit Spirit 125 do per year?
The typical Bullit Spirit 125 does around 395 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Bullit Spirit 125 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Bullit Spirit 125?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Bullit Spirit 125?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Bullit Spirit 125 is 2018 with a 72.6% pass rate across 84 tests.